Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Baju H — 09 Oct 2009

A truly disappointing attempt at capturing and re imagining the day that changed America.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Baju H on 09 Oct 2009.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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