Review of Flight of the Phoenix (2004) by Aaron D — 30 Dec 2009

Another not-so-good Dennis Quaid movie. Surprised anyone?

This review of Flight of the Phoenix (2004) was written by Aaron D on 30 Dec 2009.

Flight of the Phoenix has generally received mixed reviews.

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