Review of Bordertown (2007) by Tom G — 28 Jan 2008

I've met the journalist JLo plays. She's unbelievable...and what she had to do to get this story is incredible.

This review of Bordertown (2007) was written by Tom G on 28 Jan 2008.

Bordertown has generally received positive reviews.

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I liked the history, and the rest but Lopez, she must keep herself away from the cinema.... she make the movie fall off in quality…

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By David Klein (129) on 02 Sep 2009

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By Georg P (13) on 07 Jun 2010

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By Sarah P (975) on 29 Jun 2009

I thought the story was great and needed to be told, however, I would have liked to see it focus more in-depth on how the news is bought and…

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By Ronnie L (68) on 22 Nov 2008

Sad movie.. It unmasked the hideous crimes behind the trade agreement between Mexico and US. The horrible truth should be brought to light…

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By Bruno L (623) on 08 Jan 2012

What a triumph!this movie will make you cry and you will love it.i sure did…

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By Samra M (206) on 25 Aug 2009

Companies not always so nice to their worker. career is kinda work that you want more than anything. and you give up anything to get it…

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By Kanupriya R (9) on 15 May 2009

Wow, good thing the USA didn't take more of Mexico huh…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 30 Oct 2010

Blah blah, big corporations, special interests. No wonder this sinker had no wide release. Real issues dealt with by heavy handed means…

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