Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Nelson O — 07 Jun 2010

It was okay, but United 93 was a much better movie IMO.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Nelson O on 07 Jun 2010.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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