Review of Detroit Rock City (1999) by Ryan O — 28 Oct 2014

Real feel good funny film, plus it's got the greatest rock band on earth KISS!

This review of Detroit Rock City (1999) was written by Ryan O on 28 Oct 2014.

Detroit Rock City has generally received positive reviews.

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