Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Matt M — 28 Jan 2013

De fÃ¸rste 60 minuttene er lange og kjedelige - De neste 60 minutten er underholdende - De siste 60 minuttene ble litt kjedelige igjen...

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Matt M on 28 Jan 2013.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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