Review of World Trade Center (2006) by Jonathan M — 27 May 2009

No plane crash shot!?

I know it was painful for the families of the victims, but come on.

This review of World Trade Center (2006) was written by Jonathan M on 27 May 2009.

World Trade Center has generally received mixed reviews.

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