Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by James B — 07 Mar 2007

Should technically be classified as a horror movie.

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by James B on 07 Mar 2007.

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

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