Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Brad S — 24 Mar 2013

Hadn't seen this one since it was first released. It still holds up really well, particularly the lead performances by Hanks and Washington. Give it a watch if it's been a while!

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Brad S on 24 Mar 2013.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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