Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Jérôme R — 17 Nov 2007

Quand Keanu et River s'amusent. Un film coup de poing !

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Jérôme R on 17 Nov 2007.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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If it's a road movie, I got lost at the beginning. Visually intriguing, but very pretentious and, most importantly, boring…

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River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves are game and the portrayal of queer culture is surely relevant, but Gus Van Sant can't place its characters…

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Somewhat off kilter, Phoenix knocks this one out the park…

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