Review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) by Elma G — 19 Mar 2013

Some good actors but could see plot from mile away and didn't really care what happened. Something missing - direction? Mis-casting?

This review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) was written by Elma G on 19 Mar 2013.

Welcome to the Punch has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gareth D (604) on 09 Oct 2014

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