Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Phil S — 21 Aug 2008

Streep and MacLaine duke it out to a thoroughly entertaining draw.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Phil S on 21 Aug 2008.

Postcards from the Edge has generally received positive reviews.

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