Review of New Jack City (1991) by Ade A — 07 Sep 2007

Snipes is brilliant in this as the druglord name Nino Brown - CMB!!!

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by Ade A on 07 Sep 2007.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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