Review of New Jack City (1991) by Kelan C — 24 Feb 2009

ONE OF THOSE SOOOOOO BAD, BUT YOU LOVE IT MOVIES.

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by Kelan C on 24 Feb 2009.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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