Review of Pushing Tin (1999) by Greg F — 30 Jun 2008

I like Cusack and Thornton generally, but not in this movie.

This review of Pushing Tin (1999) was written by Greg F on 30 Jun 2008.

Pushing Tin has generally received mixed reviews.

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