In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 104 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Adventure
✓ Stars: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey
✓ Director: James L. Brooks, Laurie Parker, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor, David Minkowski, Gus Van Sant
The My Own Private Idaho (1991) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The My Own Private Idaho (1991) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
My Own Private Idaho (1991) is staring with River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker James L. Brooks, Laurie Parker, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor, David Minkowski, Gus Van Sant juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.