Review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) by Kenneth B — 26 Jun 2012

This is the in which, for many, Pacino's larger than life persona became too much to take. Devil's Advocate is hammy fun but it is flawed at best.

This review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) was written by Kenneth B on 26 Jun 2012.

The Devil's Advocate has generally received positive reviews.

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