Review of Vantage Point (2008) by Jørgen T — 03 Feb 2011

Movie starts out as a total clichÃ (C) with poor CGI-effects, but by the end of it I just wanted it to continue. Gripping action told in a very simple yet original manner.

This review of Vantage Point (2008) was written by Jørgen T on 03 Feb 2011.

Vantage Point has generally received mixed reviews.

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