Review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) by Mikey M — 23 Mar 2013

A great British thriller & it makes Canary Walf look just as good as any Hollywood setting.

This review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) was written by Mikey M on 23 March 2013.

Welcome to the Punch has generally received mixed reviews.

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