Review of W. (2008) by Leong C — 29 Jul 2009

Watching this movie really ensures me that W. is a screwed up good for nothing guy that con the whole world. Anyway, the impersonation of Rice is quite funny......

This review of W. (2008) was written by Leong C on 29 Jul 2009.

W. has generally received mixed reviews.

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