Review of 48 Hrs. (1982) by Camille L — 09 Oct 2010

Les debuts de la carriere d'EDDIE MURPHY sont convainquants, ce dernier formant un super duo avec NICK NOLTE. JAMES REMAR et DAVID PATRICK KELLY sont excellents en mechants. Le film est rapide, rythme, drole et passionnant. Une reussite.

This review of 48 Hrs. (1982) was written by Camille L on 09 Oct 2010.

48 Hrs. has generally received positive reviews.

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