Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Melissa A — 01 Jul 2012

I thought it was uplifting, but I thought a film called "World Trade Center" would take the film on all sides, not just one point of view.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Melissa A on 01 Jul 2012.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 28 Jun 2016

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By Tim R (1,080) on 17 Jun 2016

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