Review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) by Amy C — 03 Nov 2007

River Phoenix is the best thing about this movie. Definitely his best performance.

This review of My Own Private Idaho (1991) was written by Amy C on 03 Nov 2007.

My Own Private Idaho has generally received positive reviews.

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