Review of Mindhunters (2004) by Joe Morgenstern for Wall Street Journal — 16 Jun 2006

Another unthrilling Renny Harlin thriller.

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This review of Mindhunters (2004) was written by Joe Morgenstern and published by Wall Street Journal on 16 Jun 2006.

Mindhunters has generally received mixed reviews.

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