Review of Phenomenon (1996) by Adam A — 23 Dec 2009

Genuinely good movie, definitely worth the watch if you havent seen it.

This review of Phenomenon (1996) was written by Adam A on 23 Dec 2009.

Phenomenon has generally received positive reviews.

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