Review of Permanent Midnight (1998) by Lee M — 15 Jan 2008

Easy to appreciate, yet hard to find entertaining. Pick it up for Ben Stiller's sake--a good first dramatic role.

This review of Permanent Midnight (1998) was written by Lee M on 15 Jan 2008.

Permanent Midnight has generally received positive reviews.

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