Review of The Rocketeer (1991) by Joel M — 15 Sep 2007

A good comic movie, long before comic movies became the norm.

This review of The Rocketeer (1991) was written by Joel M on 15 Sep 2007.

The Rocketeer has generally received positive reviews.

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