Review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) by Paul C — 05 Jun 2009

One of the greatest war films ive ever seen.

This review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) was written by Paul C on 05 Jun 2009.

Flags of Our Fathers has generally received positive reviews.

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