Review of The War of the Roses (1989) by Sonya W — 04 Nov 2008

Dont make me watch this movie ever again.

This review of The War of the Roses (1989) was written by Sonya W on 04 Nov 2008.

The War of the Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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