Review of The Specialist (1994) by Paul D — 26 Mar 2010

Classic action movie with a top cast inc veteran Rod Steiger.Sharon Stone gets her kit off and Stallone blows things up,what more could you want from a movie?

This review of The Specialist (1994) was written by Paul D on 26 Mar 2010.

The Specialist has generally received mixed reviews.

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