Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Luc D — 21 Oct 2008

Great movie, Keanu does a good job for the most part its better then the crap he is in now a day. River Phoenix of course is great and greatly missed.

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Luc D on 21 Oct 2008.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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