Review of JCVD (2008) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 14 Sep 2008

...is never quite able to hoist itself up to the level of its star...

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This review of JCVD (2008) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 14 Sep 2008.

JCVD has generally received positive reviews.

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