Review of Strange Days (1995) by Eden L — 25 Aug 2007

Could have been great, if made in the style of Blade Runner, but ends up being a conventionally-filmed movie instead. Disappointing.

This review of Strange Days (1995) was written by Eden L on 25 Aug 2007.

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