Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Gabriel Z — 30 Nov 2007

This movie made me hate Gus Van Sant. This and every other movie he made since then. Drugstore Cowboy is great though.

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Gabriel Z on 30 Nov 2007.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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