Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Aila S — 19 Jun 2007

This is a fantastic documentary. I really wasn't expecting anything other than a middle-of-the road film, but it was exceptional...

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Aila S on 19 Jun 2007.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room has generally received very positive reviews.

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