Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Ky K — 10 Sep 2011

Oliver Stone's feature about the 9/11 attacks unfortunately comes off as melodramatic.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Ky K on 10 Sep 2011.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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