Review of The Newton Boys (1998) by Missy M — 07 Jan 2008

B movie all the way, best part was the real interview at the end.

This review of The Newton Boys (1998) was written by Missy M on 07 Jan 2008.

The Newton Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Peter Stack (261) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 17 Nov 2008

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By Louise W (103) on 25 Sep 2008

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