Review of The Negotiator (1998) by Zolazov T — 23 Jan 2011

Typical unbelievable 90's action thriller.. but it wasn't bad. It just also was not that great.

This review of The Negotiator (1998) was written by Zolazov T on 23 Jan 2011.

The Negotiator has generally received positive reviews.

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