Review of The Negotiator (1998) by Daniel H — 19 Mar 2017

Back when "Action movie" didn't mean destroyed CGI-Buildings / Cities.

This review of The Negotiator (1998) was written by Daniel H on 19 Mar 2017.

The Negotiator has generally received positive reviews.

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