Review of Rules of Engagement (2000) by Ross B — 24 Jul 2007

A movie with a lot more intelligens and dimensions than I first beleaved. The chemestry between Jackson and Jones is magical.

This review of Rules of Engagement (2000) was written by Ross B on 24 Jul 2007.

Rules of Engagement has generally received mixed reviews.

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