Review of The Negotiator (1998) by Mallory B — 05 Aug 2008

Mind blowing triller. my first Samuel L. Jackson movie.

This review of The Negotiator (1998) was written by Mallory B on 05 Aug 2008.

The Negotiator has generally received positive reviews.

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