Review of Deep Impact (1998) by Dustin P — 04 Jan 2013

Armageddon's bigger, stronger brother.

This review of Deep Impact (1998) was written by Dustin P on 04 Jan 2013.

Deep Impact has generally received mixed reviews.

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