Review of Deep Impact (1998) by Tyrus L — 12 May 2011

I really wanted to like this film. However too melodramatic and the FX are only so-so. Too bad.

This review of Deep Impact (1998) was written by Tyrus L on 12 May 2011.

Deep Impact has generally received mixed reviews.

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