Review of Idlewild (2006) by Dezi And Johnny Y — 21 Jan 2008

DA BOMB 4 REALS ITS A GREAT MOVIE 4 TEENS AND ADULTS LOVE ITT.

This review of Idlewild (2006) was written by Dezi And Johnny Y on 21 Jan 2008.

Idlewild has generally received positive reviews.

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