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Review of Man on Fire (1987) by Dennis L — 29 Apr 2012

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These are what you love in revenge movies.

This review of Man on Fire (1987) was written by Dennis L on 29 Apr 2012.

Man on Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ed K (252) on 31 Dec 2018

So much room for improvement with that revenge montage…

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