Review of The Viral Factor (2012) by Michael A. Smith for MediaMikes — 05 Mar 2012

...director Dante Lam...may have created the best action film of 2012.

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This review of The Viral Factor (2012) was written by Michael A. Smith and published by MediaMikes on 05 Mar 2012.

The Viral Factor has generally received mixed reviews.

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