Review of Rain Man (1988) by Sean C — 09 Jun 2014

Dustin Hoffman shines brighter then any other moment in this film, supported by Tom Cruise deep performance. The one scene I'll never forget is the ending, beautiful and powerful.

This review of Rain Man (1988) was written by Sean C on 09 Jun 2014.

Rain Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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