Review of The Sum of All Fears (2002) by Ralph J — 16 Aug 2010

I was twelve when I saw it and I hated it then...

This review of The Sum of All Fears (2002) was written by Ralph J on 16 Aug 2010.

The Sum of All Fears has generally received mixed reviews.

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