Review of The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) by Robert A — 04 Mar 2008

Cracking script by Shane Black. Sam Jackson has never been funnier.

This review of The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) was written by Robert A on 04 Mar 2008.

The Long Kiss Goodnight has generally received positive reviews.

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