Jamie Foxx & Gerard Butler; Law Abiding Citizens
October 27th, 2009 by Gregg Senko
What a twisted film. I loved it. There is no sense in hiding my feelings for Law Abiding Citizen starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. I really can’t remember that last time I’d been to the theater two days in a row, but after the draining monotony of Amelia yesterday, I needed some cinematic Listerine to wash the taste out of my mouth. I really don’t know where in the world to begin with this movie. Continue reading ‘Jamie Foxx & Gerard Butler; Law Abiding Citizens’
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