Review of Permanent Midnight (1998) by Gino P — 12 Jun 2011

Good performance by Stiller, decent film.

This review of Permanent Midnight (1998) was written by Gino P on 12 Jun 2011.

Permanent Midnight has generally received positive reviews.

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