Review of Dangerous Minds (1995) by Jennifer A — 04 Feb 2009

Ah, the movie that jump started Coolio's music career. Gangsta's Paradise was everybody's favorite song when I was in 7th grade. Oh, the movie was good too.

This review of Dangerous Minds (1995) was written by Jennifer A on 04 Feb 2009.

Dangerous Minds has generally received positive reviews.

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