Review of Biloxi Blues (1988) by Peter S — 23 Feb 2010

Classic film. Chrsitopher Walken is fantasmic and it is one of Broerick's best work/.

This review of Biloxi Blues (1988) was written by Peter S on 23 Feb 2010.

Biloxi Blues has generally received positive reviews.

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Matthew Broderick was pretty good in the film and Christopher Walken was great. But as for a comedy, it just didn't have the right humor…

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