Review of Hidalgo (2004) by John P. Mccarthy for ReelTalk Movie Reviews — 09 Mar 2004

Viggo Mortensen nails the archetypal cowboy.

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This review of Hidalgo (2004) was written by John P. Mccarthy and published by ReelTalk Movie Reviews on 09 Mar 2004.

Hidalgo has generally received positive reviews.

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