Review of Chariots of Fire (1981) by Will F — 09 Feb 2008

I hate ths film a lot. It's so bloody crap I don't understand how anybody could possibly like it.

This review of Chariots of Fire (1981) was written by Will F on 09 Feb 2008.

Chariots of Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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