Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Pera K — 04 Sep 2009

Amazing acting from Streep and shirley. A sparkling script full of one liners excellent.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Pera K on 04 Sep 2009.

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