Review of The Thirteenth Floor (1999) by Adam S — 24 Feb 2007

Amazing sci-fi with 1950'2 twist, great movie!

This review of The Thirteenth Floor (1999) was written by Adam S on 24 Feb 2007.

The Thirteenth Floor has generally received mixed reviews.

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