Review of Man on Wire (2008) by Matt K — 15 Aug 2010

Very interesting and intense but it felt a little incomplete.

This review of Man on Wire (2008) was written by Matt K on 15 Aug 2010.

Man on Wire has generally received very positive reviews.

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