Review of Biloxi Blues (1988) by Kyle W — 26 Jul 2007

A very BAD role for Christopher Walken... worst drill sergeant I've ever seen.

This review of Biloxi Blues (1988) was written by Kyle W on 26 Jul 2007.

Biloxi Blues has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander F (245) on 06 Nov 2009

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By Bill S (2,971) on 19 May 2013

Good, but not as good as I remembered it to be. I still have a soft spot for the film as being part of the Eugene Morris Jerome series…

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A perfect role for Christopher Walken. Very funny throughout, but gets serious towards the end…

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