Review of Bigger Than Life (1956) by Shawn W — 28 Aug 2008

This movie is pretty cool... if made today it would be made a lot differnt but heh it was 1956 and this movie has a rea l frackin messge that woud ring true today.

This review of Bigger Than Life (1956) was written by Shawn W on 28 Aug 2008.

Bigger Than Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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