Review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) by Phil R — 09 Oct 2011

Pacino and Reeves are the perfect choice for the cast. At the end it is confusing but all in all it was a great experience.

This review of The Devil's Advocate (1997) was written by Phil R on 09 Oct 2011.

The Devil's Advocate has generally received positive reviews.

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