Review of Peter's Friends (1992) by Yannick L — 21 Jan 2008

Branagh, Fry, Laurie, what a good movie, How to do a feel-good comedy talking about loss of child, AIDS...

This review of Peter's Friends (1992) was written by Yannick L on 21 Jan 2008.

Peter's Friends has generally received positive reviews.

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Reviews I'd read called Peter's Friends a British version of The Big Chill. That's exactly what it is…

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They're all so... smart, funny, ... Brilliant ! Maggie : 'He said he wasn't in the vagina business…

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By Jennifer S (930) on 25 Aug 2008

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