Review of The Rundown (2003) by Shawn T — 15 Jun 2012

I smell what the Rock is cookin...bad guys.

This review of The Rundown (2003) was written by Shawn T on 15 Jun 2012.

The Rundown has generally received positive reviews.

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I like Stiffler and I like the Rock but this film is pretty shallow. Even having two actors I like doesn't detract that this is horse shit…

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