Review of Rain Man (1988) by Samuel W — 07 Oct 2012

Wonderful Hoffman, average cruise, very 80's movie... Good film ... Five stars just for Hoffman!

This review of Rain Man (1988) was written by Samuel W on 07 Oct 2012.

Rain Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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