Review of Walker (1987) by Scooter C — 05 Apr 2008

Seems mostly like a really interesting failure.

This review of Walker (1987) was written by Scooter C on 05 Apr 2008.

Walker has generally received positive reviews.

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[font=Century Gothic]Walker starts in 1853 as William Walker(Ed Harris) barely survives his botched attempt at liberating a corrupt section…

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By Juho K (93) on 02 Dec 2008

What can I say, I like sureal film's, but my dad hated this. I fill that this film is more important now than it ever was…

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