Review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) by Lee M — 30 Jan 2018

Between a 5/10 and 6/10, Despite its visual polish and fine ensemble, this British police drama is strictly by-the-numbers.

This review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) was written by Lee M on 30 January 2018.

Welcome to the Punch has generally received mixed reviews.

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