Review of Brokedown Palace (1999) by Mark S — 23 Sep 2007

Wow. this movie shows sacrifices one can make for a friend. I thought Claire Danes was magnificent.

This review of Brokedown Palace (1999) was written by Mark S on 23 Sep 2007.

Brokedown Palace has generally received mixed reviews.

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