Review of Brokedown Palace (1999) by Joyce L — 19 Dec 2007

Sad...good friends are hard to find, I guess...

This review of Brokedown Palace (1999) was written by Joyce L on 19 Dec 2007.

Brokedown Palace has generally received mixed reviews.

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It's crap. Absolute crap. From the writing, to the acting, to the cinematography. All horrible. I don't wish this movie on my worst enemies…

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