Review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) by Soumo M — 10 Jun 2007

Really good, stylistic regard at the seedy underside of a lost decade. Really well-shot, with nice effects not overdone.

This review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) was written by Soumo M on 10 Jun 2007.

Drugstore Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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