Review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) by Peter C — 14 Nov 2007

What a perfect cast, and they had room to stretch out and enjoy the movie, which is nice to watch. a gentle meander of a movie.

This review of A Prairie Home Companion (2006) was written by Peter C on 14 Nov 2007.

A Prairie Home Companion has generally received positive reviews.

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