Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Esteban D — 03 Feb 2013

9/11 I feel sad about all the movies about this date.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Esteban D on 03 Feb 2013.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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Hace tantos aÃ±os y hasta ahora la veo. Un cheese drama pero enfocado en dos sobrevivientes pero no tan cursi al menos…

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