Review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) by Brendan N — 11 Dec 2007

Denise Richards being blown up on a swan....Ellen Barkens post trailer explosion...Kirsten Dunest trailer. Priceless.

This review of Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) was written by Brendan N on 11 Dec 2007.

Drop Dead Gorgeous has generally received mixed reviews.

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Black comedy with fuck all laughs. Alley, Barkin, Richards, Dunst and in particular Allison Janney. Twitch of Amy Adams…

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