Review of Last Flag Flying (2017) by Pasha A — 02 Apr 2018

Not bad, but Richard Linklater is a better writer/Director.

This review of Last Flag Flying (2017) was written by Pasha A on 02 Apr 2018.

Last Flag Flying has generally received positive reviews.

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