Review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) by Chris L — 31 Jul 2007

Denzel is good, but Don Cheadle is a bad ass MOFO! Far from a classic, but still not too shabby!

This review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) was written by Chris L on 31 Jul 2007.

Devil in a Blue Dress has generally received positive reviews.

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