Review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) by Angelina D — 28 Jan 2008

An incredible cast, and it had a few moments that were quite hilarious, but kind of a slow moving story. Lohan wasn't in it enough to really bother me, and I do love John C. Reilly.

This review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) was written by Angelina D on 28 Jan 2008.

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