Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Graham D — 02 Jan 2012

Damn fine movie. Deliberate pace but ultimately uplifting.

This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Graham D on 02 Jan 2012.

The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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