Review of The War of the Roses (1989) by Ken & Becky H — 07 Aug 2007

Thye were so in love and then things went to heck. Funny movie.

This review of The War of the Roses (1989) was written by Ken & Becky H on 07 Aug 2007.

The War of the Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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