Charlie Wilson's War
I want my £5.50 back - really not worth it! - Cap1Okirk
I love all types of films, but this is the first film in my life that i had to walk out of the cinema after just 30 mins. It was slow, boring, and well not worth the £5.50
Review published on the 18 January 2008 00:49
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