Review of Windtalkers (2002) by Brett B — 14 May 2013

Not one of my favorite war movies but worth watching.

This review of Windtalkers (2002) was written by Brett B on 14 May 2013.

Windtalkers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By King L (158) on 24 Jun 2015

Good movie about the Navajo code talkers during World War 2. One of the better Nicholas Cage movies…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 20 Jun 2015

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By Scott C (2,765) on 17 May 2013

Man, I wanted to like this so badly...John Woo directing a WW II movie about Navajo code specialists…

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By Mike P (1,383) on 05 May 2014

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It's a great director doing what he does best but ultimately not really doing justice to the Navajo code talkers story…

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By Brett C (553) on 21 Jun 2014

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