Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Andrew L — 22 May 2011

A great comic screenplay by Fisher with a combination of a fine cast from Streep, MacLaine and Quaid. Very natural performances and a great direction from Nichols. Great to see special appearances from Hackman, Dreyfuss and Reiner.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Andrew L on 22 May 2011.

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