Review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) by Marcus C — 08 Apr 2015

Harrelson's portrayal as Flint is nothing short of amazing! Love's acting I find to be incredibly underrated, as she portrays the role of Flint's wife flawlessly.

This review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) was written by Marcus C on 08 Apr 2015.

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