Review of Enemy of the State (1998) by Brendan B — 13 Jun 2014

Great suspenseful thriller with superb acting and great, clever plot!

This review of Enemy of the State (1998) was written by Brendan B on 13 Jun 2014.

Enemy of the State has generally received positive reviews.

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