Review of The War of the Roses (1989) by Jean-Paul S — 10 Jul 2008

Starts off as a deceptively tame romantic drama, then slowly unravels into something deliciously macabre.

This review of The War of the Roses (1989) was written by Jean-Paul S on 10 Jul 2008.

The War of the Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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