Review of Terms of Endearment (1983) by James B — 07 Jun 2010

Life isn't fair...and this film is gonna let you know that until you've drowned in a river of your own tears.

This review of Terms of Endearment (1983) was written by James B on 07 Jun 2010.

Terms of Endearment has generally received very positive reviews.

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I was about to say this movie better have at least gotten an oscar nod or else if I were alive in 1983, i'd've boycotted the oscars…

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Well made, but sad. 1001 movies to see before you die…

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