Review of Idlewild (2006) by Lisa T — 04 Nov 2007

Awesome soundtrack.....great movie... I luv it !!!!!!!!!

This review of Idlewild (2006) was written by Lisa T on 04 Nov 2007.

Idlewild has generally received positive reviews.

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