Review of The Lost Weekend (1945) by Ray J — 06 Oct 2009

This one is one of the best dramatic movies from yesteryear. Wilder directs a well made and well acted movie that is poignent and extremely realistic (so is alcoholism).

This review of The Lost Weekend (1945) was written by Ray J on 06 Oct 2009.

The Lost Weekend has generally received very positive reviews.

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