Review of A Mighty Heart (2007) by Dan M — 20 Feb 2012

Be prepared to have a heavy heart if you're going to watch 'A Mighty Heart'. I hope Jolie wins an Academy Award for this one. Wow!

This review of A Mighty Heart (2007) was written by Dan M on 20 Feb 2012.

A Mighty Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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