Review of The Post (2017) by Debi B — 25 Jan 2018

Really disappointed in this Spielberg movie. Would never have known he directed it except it says so in the credits.

This review of The Post (2017) was written by Debi B on 25 Jan 2018.

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Review of The Post (2017) by Debi B — 25 Jan 2018

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