Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Darren F — 08 Jan 2008

I mean it's Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine, how could it be bad?

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Darren F on 08 Jan 2008.

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Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Darren F — 08 Jan 2008

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