Review of Backdraft (1991) by Russell G — 22 Oct 2011

Belles scènes d'action, le scénario tient la route et le cast fait le boulot.

Un film honnête, sans plus.

This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Russell G on 22 Oct 2011.

Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.

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