Review of The Straight Story (1999) by Lars H — 15 Jan 2008

En annerledes Lynch - mer mainstream, men meget god.

This review of The Straight Story (1999) was written by Lars H on 15 Jan 2008.

The Straight Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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