Review of The One (2001) by Ted Murphy for Baseline.Hollywood.com — 21 Dec 2001

Instead of thrilling audiences, The One disappoints.

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This review of The One (2001) was written by Ted Murphy and published by Baseline.Hollywood.com on 21 Dec 2001.

The One has generally received mixed reviews.

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