Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Clelie R — 22 May 2008

Remember being young and watching this, but for some reason I remember a lot of cussing...

This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Clelie R on 22 May 2008.

Born on the Fourth of July has generally received positive reviews.

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