Review of Flyboys (2006) by Stephen P — 29 Jan 2008

I'm absolutely in love with this movie and James Franco!!

This review of Flyboys (2006) was written by Stephen P on 29 Jan 2008.

Flyboys has generally received positive reviews.

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