Review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) by Brandon N — 08 Dec 2007

Cut out Virginia Madsen's character and storyline, and you have a really quaint, enjoyable movie...just like the radio program.

This review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) was written by Brandon N on 08 Dec 2007.

A Prairie Home Companion has generally received positive reviews.

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