Review of Terms of Endearment (1983) by Dawn M — 07 Mar 2011

Well deserved Oscars for MacLaine and Nicholson and an Oscar nomination for Winger with great chemistry between the leads. This film deftly combines tragedy and comedy.

This review of Terms of Endearment (1983) was written by Dawn M on 07 Mar 2011.

Terms of Endearment has generally received very positive reviews.

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