Review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) by Queen J — 24 Jun 2006

Better as political movie than as a romance.

This review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was written by Queen J on 24 Jun 2006.

The Year of Living Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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