Review of The Negotiator (1998) by Chad S — 12 Jun 2008

I like this movie. Spacey and Jackson make a great foil for each other.

This review of The Negotiator (1998) was written by Chad S on 12 Jun 2008.

The Negotiator has generally received positive reviews.

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