Review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) by Danny C — 23 Sep 2012

I love when seeing movie feels like reading a great work of literature. The redemption and subsequent irony in this film is so thick you can cut it like a knife.

This review of Drugstore Cowboy (1989) was written by Danny C on 23 Sep 2012.

Drugstore Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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