Review of Miracle Mile (1989) by Lee M — 30 Dec 2007

Oddly affecting - starts out FANTASTIC, the middle is muddled, but the ending hits you like a weird gut-punch. Who knew this 80s film could hit so hard.

This review of Miracle Mile (1989) was written by Lee M on 30 Dec 2007.

Miracle Mile has generally received positive reviews.

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