Review of It Could Happen to You (1994) by Tim H — 07 Mar 2008

Likable enough, this flick plays like an old fashioned Capra morality piece. A nice throwback to simpler times.

This review of It Could Happen to You (1994) was written by Tim H on 07 Mar 2008.

It Could Happen to You has generally received positive reviews.

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