Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Richard S — 17 Dec 2009

There are parts of this film I really like and other parts that I don't. Dennis Quaid and Meryl Streep do fine acting jobs.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Richard S on 17 Dec 2009.

Postcards from the Edge has generally received positive reviews.

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