Review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) by Erin C — 07 Dec 2009

Good flick; but not as good as the companion film "Letters from Iwo Jima".

This review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) was written by Erin C on 07 Dec 2009.

Flags of Our Fathers has generally received positive reviews.

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