Review of Flashdance (1983) by Jerell P — 25 Oct 2007

*cough* Chick-flick! *cough*.

Well, Jennifer Beals is great (and sweaty) and so is her dance/body double!

This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Jerell P on 25 Oct 2007.

Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.

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