Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Frederick V — 19 May 2012

Cinema americano tambÃ (C)m pode ser sensÃvel e belo. Maravilhosa histÃ³ria de um senhor que viaja 500km num cortador de grama.

This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Frederick V on 19 May 2012.

The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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