Review of Jungle Fever (1991) by Roy L — 15 Oct 2007

Everyone should see this movie. Spike Lee does real movies.

This review of Jungle Fever (1991) was written by Roy L on 15 Oct 2007.

Jungle Fever has generally received positive reviews.

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