Review of Homicide: The Movie (2000) by Will M — 07 Feb 2011

Joseph Mantegna is da man! Excellent flick!

This review of Homicide: The Movie (2000) was written by Will M on 07 Feb 2011.

Homicide: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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