Review of Vantage Point (2008) by Abdulmalik A — 29 Aug 2012

I don't know where to start. let's just say that it's a super hero movie with no customs.

This review of Vantage Point (2008) was written by Abdulmalik A on 29 Aug 2012.

Vantage Point has generally received mixed reviews.

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Interesting idea but poorly executed. The acting from Dennis Quaid here is really good but its not enough to lift this film past narrative faults…

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