Review of Primary Colors (1998) by Jessica N — 19 Aug 2009

Great political drama! Emma Thompson is FABULOUS as not Hilary Clinton. haha.

This review of Primary Colors (1998) was written by Jessica N on 19 Aug 2009.

Primary Colors has generally received positive reviews.

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