Review of Philadelphia (1993) by Jourdan C — 29 Nov 2009

Tom Hank's best performance. Denzel Washington definitely got robbed for an Oscar nod. This is definitely one of a kind.

This review of Philadelphia (1993) was written by Jourdan C on 29 Nov 2009.

Philadelphia has generally received very positive reviews.

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