Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Eric F — 28 Jul 2011

Hanks gives the performance of a lifetime, in Jonathan Demme's intelligent denunciation of intolerance and blind prejudice...

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Eric F on 28 Jul 2011.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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