Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Maria C — 10 May 2008

The narcoleptic dreams of Mike Waters, a street boy who is obsessed with finding his lost mother has hunted me :) A brilliant road movie by Gus Van Sant.

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Maria C on 10 May 2008.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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