Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Dominic P — 29 Nov 2007

I can still remember this movie, mainly cos the question still rankles...what was THAT all about??

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Dominic P on 29 Nov 2007.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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