Review of Desperate Measures (1998) by Melissa V — 24 Aug 2007

WAS A NAIL BITER..KEATON AND GARCIA AT THEIR BEST.

This review of Desperate Measures (1998) was written by Melissa V on 24 Aug 2007.

Desperate Measures has generally received mixed reviews.

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