Review of Broken Arrow (1996) by Mariano C — 14 Jan 2009

Is there a more tedius actor than John Travolta? Yes, Nick Cage, and they pair up in Face Off!

This review of Broken Arrow (1996) was written by Mariano C on 14 Jan 2009.

Broken Arrow has generally received mixed reviews.

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