Review of Primary Colors (1998) by Jeff B — 01 Jan 2008

Kathy bates pwns everyone but would you really care in this so so film.

This review of Primary Colors (1998) was written by Jeff B on 01 Jan 2008.

Primary Colors has generally received positive reviews.

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