Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Francisco G — 19 Feb 2014

Amazing movie. Very intense, very disturbing, very thrilling, very powerful, with an amazing performance from Robbins, and excellent direction from Lyne.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Francisco G on 19 Feb 2014.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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