Monday, June 13, 2011

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Starring River Phoenix and a young Keanu Reeves (at the beginning of what would be a lengthy interregnum between his Bill & Ted and Matrix eras), this low-budget arthouse effort follows the lives of two young gay hustlers in the Pacific Northwest. It's not a very happy film, and the plot seems to wander as aimlessly as its two main characters. However, the two leads give convincing, at times quite moving, performances and overall it has a great feel. Look out for a bit part from Chili Peppers bassist Flea.

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