Review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) by Matt K — 14 Aug 2009

Great performances and a thoughtful meditation on whether war can ever be "civilized.".

This review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) was written by Matt K on 14 Aug 2009.

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp has generally received very positive reviews.

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