Review of Flight of the Phoenix (2004) by Vance W — 18 Jun 2008

Way overrated. I did not enjoy it at all.

This review of Flight of the Phoenix (2004) was written by Vance W on 18 Jun 2008.

Flight of the Phoenix has generally received mixed reviews.

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