Review of The General's Daughter (1999) by Sheena W — 17 Jun 2007

What is with these movies that try to be so serious they end up being lame?

This review of The General's Daughter (1999) was written by Sheena W on 17 Jun 2007.

The General's Daughter has generally received mixed reviews.

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Great story. love military issues, but I was expecting anything but this. good job…

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