Review of Wisegal (2008) by Ummay B — 24 Aug 2009

Better than I expected...but I love mafia movies, especially the ones inspired by a true story!

This review of Wisegal (2008) was written by Ummay B on 24 Aug 2009.

Wisegal has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Yasmin H (21) on 27 Aug 2008

A good movie. especially because alyssa milano is in it…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 17 Jul 2009

Better than average for a Lifetime movie with an effective performance by Ms. Milano…

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By Senji M (10) on 24 Nov 2008

This was ok but you can tell it was a made for TV movie…

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By Chelsea K (236) on 05 May 2010

This has a great story for being a made-for-TV movie, and Alyssa Milano is brilliant as the single mother Patty Montanari…

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By Mirah W (44) on 07 Jun 2008

For a Lifetime movie, this was pretty good...a mother in need of money after the death of her husband gets caught in a life with the mob…

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By Risa C (189) on 06 Jun 2008

I watched this movie on lifetime today. it was good. it has alyssa milano in it from charmed…

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By Toni C (64) on 19 Jun 2008

I loved it it was amazing! And gosh, to think that it was a true story! What strength…

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By *Kathy K ! (96) on 24 Oct 2008

I thought this movie was intersting alyssa milano did a great preformance it if it wasnt for her I would have not even seen the movie…

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By Cess Ivy Mei C (1) on 05 Dec 2010

A typical mom wants the best for her children…

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By Raju S (39) on 08 Jan 2009

Enjoyed the movie. The fact that it was based on true incident made it all the more better…

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