Review of For the Boys (1991) by Christie V — 29 Jun 2007

Heart-wrenching, warm, awesome movie with fabulous music. The Divine Miss M is at the top of her game in this one.

This review of For the Boys (1991) was written by Christie V on 29 Jun 2007.

For the Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 29 Nov 2007

Love it! Great soundtrack and Bette is fabulous as always! Great story that chronicles love and loss during times of war…

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It's only if you don't have a heart you wouldn't love this movie. Don't mind the acting - listen to the story being told…

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By Josh P (638) on 31 Oct 2007

Bette shouldve gotten an oscar for this movie...this is a very under viewed movie and one that we all should see once...GO BETTE…

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