Review of Miracle Mile (1989) by Walter Chaw for Film Freak Central — 23 Jul 2012

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This review of Miracle Mile (1989) was written by Walter Chaw and published by Film Freak Central on 23 Jul 2012.

Miracle Mile has generally received positive reviews.

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