Review of Tears of the Sun (2003) by Nikki?Loo?Hoo — 11 Sep 2008

It gets an extra star and placement in the top 10 for having Willis as the lead, since I love him about as much as I hate Cruise.

This review of Tears of the Sun (2003) was written by Nikki?Loo?Hoo on 11 Sep 2008.

Tears of the Sun has generally received positive reviews.

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