Review of K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) by Nick H — 08 Oct 2007

I thought it was actually pretty good. It is weird how most submarine movies are at least okay.

This review of K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) was written by Nick H on 08 Oct 2007.

K-19: The Widowmaker has generally received positive reviews.

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