Review of The January Man (1989) by Brian P — 11 Aug 2006

The best part about this film fits comfortably into two words consisting of a total of eleven letters: Alan Rickman.

This review of The January Man (1989) was written by Brian P on 11 Aug 2006.

The January Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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