Review of Fire Birds (1990) by Eric A — 27 Dec 2007

My "Top Gun" substitute. Awesome heli footage and no gayness. Packed with extra cheese.

This review of Fire Birds (1990) was written by Eric A on 27 Dec 2007.

Fire Birds has generally received mixed reviews.

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