Review of North by Northwest (1959) by The Phantom C — 20 Jan 2013

North by Northwest is enjoyable and positively electrifying.

This review of North by Northwest (1959) was written by The Phantom C on 20 Jan 2013.

North by Northwest has generally received very positive reviews.

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