Review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) by Dave P — 24 Oct 2007

Very well done. Great acting -- Courtney Love's best work. I guess it wasn't a far stretch for her. But still...

This review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) was written by Dave P on 24 Oct 2007.

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

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