Review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) by Jessica H — 16 Jun 2013

Reeves proves he can walk away from Bill and Ted with acting chops still intact.

This review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) was written by Jessica H on 16 Jun 2013.

The Devil's Advocate has generally received positive reviews.

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