Review of Walker (2012) by Gavin S — 13 Oct 2007

Anarchistic take on history with no love for American foreign policy. Funny, tragic and all too believable.

This review of Walker (2012) was written by Gavin S on 13 Oct 2007.

Walker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew W (1,668) on 09 Nov 2011

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By Timothy S (725) on 17 May 2011

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By Steven B (910) on 15 Jul 2009

My original somewhat intelligible review got erased (by FB, by the man?) so here's a smaller one. BEST. MOVIE. EVER…

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By Greg F (281) on 13 Jun 2008

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