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Review of The War of the Roses (1989) by Jeuanita P — 11 Feb 2007

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Depressing and fucking horrible, but it will do nicely.

This review of The War of the Roses (1989) was written by Jeuanita P on 11 Feb 2007.

The War of the Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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