Review of Against All Odds (1984) by James Sanford for Kalamazoo Gazette — 05 May 2003

Aside from some sweaty sex scenes, a snooze.

This review of Against All Odds (1984) was written by James Sanford and published by Kalamazoo Gazette on 05 May 2003.

Against All Odds has generally received mixed reviews.

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