Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Jan M — 10 Dec 2007

Mijn favoriete film van David Lynch. Misschien niet zijn meest typische, maar een onwaarschijnlijk mooi verhaal. Richard Farnsworth had een oscar moeten krijgen.

This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Jan M on 10 Dec 2007.

The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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