Review of Walker (1987) by Ian S — 26 May 2008

A really bizarre movie, it's so ridiculous you can't laugh.

This review of Walker (1987) was written by Ian S on 26 May 2008.

Walker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul C (2,626) on 14 May 2011

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[font=Century Gothic]Walker starts in 1853 as William Walker(Ed Harris) barely survives his botched attempt at liberating a corrupt section…

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I really don't get the appeal. I like Alex Cox, but this is just...bad…

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My original somewhat intelligible review got erased (by FB, by the man?) so here's a smaller one. BEST. MOVIE. EVER…

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