Review of The War of the Roses (1989) by Andres P — 28 Aug 2007

Required viewing for all pre-nups or pre-post-nups. Great film.

This review of The War of the Roses (1989) was written by Andres P on 28 Aug 2007.

The War of the Roses has generally received positive reviews.

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