Review of Casualties of War (1989) by Christopher B — 15 Sep 2013

De Palma n'est pas tres bon dans l'expression directe de grandes idees.

This review of Casualties of War (1989) was written by Christopher B on 15 Sep 2013.

Casualties of War has generally received positive reviews.

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