Review of The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) by Thomas C — 21 Sep 2017

I haven't laughed this much in a theatre in a long time. Reynolds and Jackson make a great team.

This review of The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) was written by Thomas C on 21 Sep 2017.

The Hitman's Bodyguard has generally received positive reviews.

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