Gridlock

“Gridlock” never Lifts the Foot off an Emotionally Charged Pedal

By John Smistad

May 29, 2017

8 min read

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The Review for Gridlock

The Trailer for Gridlock

https://youtu.be/kA54_-eZIrQ

Acting - 8/10

8/10
Cinematography - 8/10

8/10
Plot/Screenplay - 9/10

9/10
Setting/Theme - 9/10

9/10
Recyclability - 10/10

10/10

Overall

8.8/10

About John Smistad

I am a voracious writer of Movie Reviews. Check 'em out at my Blog, "The Quick Flick Critic", @: The Quick Flick Critic Thanks guys! John

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