Review of The First Wives Club (1996) by Clare M — 26 Jun 2008

Fluffy, harmless women of the nineties flick that occasionally flirts with being a funnier movie- but is not.

This review of The First Wives Club (1996) was written by Clare M on 26 Jun 2008.

The First Wives Club has generally received positive reviews.

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