Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Thomas M — 25 Apr 2012

United 93 is excellent and worth watching. This simply isn't.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Thomas M on 25 Apr 2012.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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