Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Jean-Baptiste F — 01 Jan 2012

I love this movie. so beautiful. so touching. so intense. so riveting. so emotionally taxing. brilliant.

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Jean-Baptiste F on 01 Jan 2012.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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