Review of Around the World in 80 Days (2004) by Victoria Alexander for FilmsInReview.com — 23 Jun 2004

Jackie Chan is in a tiny tub with a man. Again.

This review of Around the World in 80 Days (2004) was written by Victoria Alexander and published by FilmsInReview.com on 23 Jun 2004.

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

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