Review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) by Private U — 15 Nov 2007

I cried man tears when I saw courtney die from an overdose.

This review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) was written by Private U on 15 Nov 2007.

The People vs. Larry Flynt has generally received very positive reviews.

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Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski's script may in spots be as much of a skim job as their one for Ed Wood, but it's almost as sweet and…

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I dont know why this movie didn't win the best picture in 1997. Simply shows the Oscars are flawed. Woody Harrelson is plain awesome…

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