Review of Great Balls of Fire! (1989) by Monique D — 10 Jul 2008

The Jerry Lee Lewis story. A rocking teen hearthrob soars in this documentary.

This review of Great Balls of Fire! (1989) was written by Monique D on 10 Jul 2008.

Great Balls of Fire! has generally received mixed reviews.

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La biografia del la leyenda del Rock Jerry Lee Lewis, es trivializada en esta cinta, gracias al tono de comedia por el cual opto el director…

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By Dj . (153) on 05 Oct 2009

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