Review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) by Ashley H — 04 Mar 2017

Soundtrack is amazing! Linda Hunt is wonderful. Mel Gibson is hot!

This review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was written by Ashley H on 04 Mar 2017.

The Year of Living Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zack B (668) on 04 Mar 2013

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