Review of Broken Arrow (1996) by Jenn M — 13 Sep 2008

A very good action move...John Travolta as the bad guy...WOW!

This review of Broken Arrow (1996) was written by Jenn M on 13 Sep 2008.

Broken Arrow has generally received mixed reviews.

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