Review of Phenomenon (1983) by Edelmond W — 17 May 2008

I laughed, I cried, well mostly cried. Don't tell anyone. Phenomenon's a beautiful story about the potential of the human spirit.

This review of Phenomenon (1983) was written by Edelmond W on 17 May 2008.

Phenomenon has generally received mixed reviews.

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Phenomenon came out in 1996. Which is a whopping 15 years ago. I first saw this film when I was 11…

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