Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Jennifer X — 24 Apr 2011

Awesome movie. Breath taking. I cried like a little girl when loosing an awesome toy.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Jennifer X on 24 Apr 2011.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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