Review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) by Jesse J — 21 Jan 2008

This movie churned my stomach when I first saw it. Luck, and all its forms, is a bitch. A great movie to watch at two in the morning.

This review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) was written by Jesse J on 21 Jan 2008.

Drop Dead Gorgeous has generally received mixed reviews.

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