Review of A Time to Kill (1996) by Garman C — 23 Jan 2011

Seen it twice before and maybe I am just good at forgetting but this truly is impressive and the best film made of the great Grisham books. What a casting !

This review of A Time to Kill (1996) was written by Garman C on 23 Jan 2011.

A Time to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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