Review of Rising Sun (1993) by Janetta B — 15 Jan 2008

I love this movie. Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes are an awesome duo...

This review of Rising Sun (1993) was written by Janetta B on 15 Jan 2008.

Rising Sun has generally received mixed reviews.

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