Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Lynne N — 21 Nov 2007

I first watched this film about 15 years ago and it has remained the most heart wrenching and favorite film for me ever since. It resonates with something very deep within me and every time I watch it breaks my heart again.

MOPI's so much more than just a gay film. It's about love, and just love for and by another human being, right down to the basics, regardless of gender, nothing more, nothing less. River Phoenix's performance is absolutely matchless.

. he's so talented too- note that he reworked the script for the famous campfire scene with the permission of Gus van Sant, thus putting into his character (Mike Waters) so much more emotion, depth, and humanity.

I can never get over the film, it will continue to haunt me for the rest of my life. Oh and never compare it with Brokeback Mountain, for that's an insult!