Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Marc B — 17 Mar 2009

So glad this wasn't exploitative. Very sad and very matter of fact. Claustrophobic to no end.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Marc B on 17 Mar 2009.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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