Review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) by Brett W — 30 Mar 2008

I always wanted to be Sigourney.

Weaver in this film, the colonel's niece, falling in love with Mel Gibson..sublime.

This review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was written by Brett W on 30 Mar 2008.

The Year of Living Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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