Review of Vantage Point (2008) by Lauren P — 16 Jun 2012

I've never been so annoyed and yet can't look away, before in my life! Besides the rewinding, it was a great movie.

This review of Vantage Point (2008) was written by Lauren P on 16 Jun 2012.

Vantage Point has generally received mixed reviews.

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