Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Shea H — 02 Dec 2007

My favuoirte film ever... I really think that Reaves, Phoeniz and G.V.Sant together are a real blast.

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Shea H on 02 Dec 2007.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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