Review of Around the World in 80 Days (2004) by James H — 21 Feb 2008

JackieChan is so funny. How could you not enjoy a film he has anything to do with?

This review of Around the World in 80 Days (2004) was written by James H on 21 Feb 2008.

Around the World in 80 Days has generally received mixed reviews.

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