Review of W. (2008) by Michael C — 23 Dec 2009

No plot at all. Just a story about Bush that was slow moving, not funny like I expected, and without any point to it.

This review of W. (2008) was written by Michael C on 23 Dec 2009.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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