Review of Felon (2008) by Danc. — 17 Jul 2008

A totally powerful film! I can't stop thinking about this movie.

This review of Felon (2008) was written by Danc. on 17 Jul 2008.

Felon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Fredg (14) on 16 Oct 2009

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 03 Aug 2010

There are times when a Kilmer performance is like watching a clock move: well-timed and oddly compelling, even though it's totally predictable…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 20 Apr 2016

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