Review of The Firm (1993) by Babak I — 26 Sep 2008

This is one of Tom Cruise's better work. A pretty good thriller to watch every now and then.

This review of The Firm (1993) was written by Babak I on 26 Sep 2008.

The Firm has generally received positive reviews.

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