Review of The First Wives Club (1996) by Ryan C — 05 Sep 2014

On the plus side, Goldie Hawn dances with Big Boo in a lesbian bar.

This review of The First Wives Club (1996) was written by Ryan C on 05 Sep 2014.

The First Wives Club has generally received positive reviews.

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