Review of Jungle Fever (1994) by Citizen P — 02 Aug 2009

Intense yet overladen film. Less would have been more.

This review of Jungle Fever (1994) was written by Citizen P on 02 Aug 2009.

Jungle Fever has generally received positive reviews.

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