Review of It Could Happen to You (1994) by Matt K — 21 Dec 2007

Nicholas Cage as a romantic. So fantastic!

This review of It Could Happen to You (1994) was written by Matt K on 21 Dec 2007.

It Could Happen to You has generally received positive reviews.

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