My Own Private Idaho
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My Own Private Idaho
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Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix star in Academy Award-nominated director Gus Van Sant's seminal meditation on the nature of innocence as two young men living on the fringes of society.
Directors Gus Van Sant Starring River Phoenix , Keanu Reeves , James Russo Genres Drama Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English
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Supporting actors William Richert , Rodney Harvey , Chiara Caselli , Michael Parker , Jessie Thomas , more… Flea , Grace Zabriskie , Tom Troupe , Udo Kier Producers Laurie Parker Studio Warner Bros. Rating R (Restricted) Purchase rights Stream instantly Details Format Prime Video (streaming online video) Devices Available to watch on supported devices
Ian Vance Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2004
When *My Own Private Idaho* hit the rental shelves of the local movie theater way back in the early 90's, its reputation spread immediately among the young and restless of my small, conservative home-town. The consensus was of near-unanimous disgust, with common descriptions including "sick," "depraved," and that age-old chestnut "Confusing" with a capital "C." And yet my opinion was, typically, not that of the consensus. My artist's spirit identified with the wanderlust-yearning and puckish wonder inhabited in the vagabond Scott and Mike - a somewhat-sheltered mind's naïve lust for that opposite of its own experience. Although I certainly found myself shocked by the depiction of homosexual prostitution, the romantic tone and Shakespearan prose-play helped to penetrate (so to speak) this gutterpunk-fantasy firmly into the deepest reaches of my life-thirsty cerebrum; if anything, I found the homophobic snarls of my teenage compatriots in regards to this film more disturbing - on an immediate, reactionary level - than any fantastical degradation the film itself presented. Immersed in that heady sensation of nostalgia and curiosity, I looked forward to a mature re-viewing of this art house masterpiece: of filtering Van Zant's intentions through an adult lens. Accordingly, I found that which impressed me most as a child seemed less important to my current mindset, and vice versa - no longer was I wholly enraptured by the wide-shots of empty highways and the plethora of bizarre chance encounters (elements so common to life on the road): having Kerouac'ed my way across the world, I must admit to preferring my own experiences to *Idaho's* hodge-podge questing. Consequently, the depiction of street-life squalor, early 90's-era Portland style, resonated far deeper this time around: a bell-toll for the doomed. River Phoenix shines in perhaps his defining role as Mike, a homeless narcoleptic endlessly conking out in moments of stress, shivering and twitching in ecstatic remembrance of mommy dearest and sharecropper-esque glory (decrepit farmhouses and dust-bowl potato-sprawl): several scenes, including his breakdown at the fire and romper-stomp at the funeral, shine with a quicksilver talent so brilliant that it easily transcends the drug-addled ghost Phoenix was already beginning to become. As for Keanu Reeves... well, I've always been of the opinion that he is the most underrated of H-wood's golden A-list, a man with deep presence and charisma, hampered by a stoic demeanor and tonal limitations. I must admit I found it rather disconcerting to see Neo preening on the cover of a porno-rag: still, Reeve's subtle reactions to Fat Bob and Mike's outspoken coat-tail riding; his recitation of Shakespeare, Henry V style, with a cowboy twang thrown in at the pivotal tension-trigger; and finally his ascension from rebellious naïf to "master of the universe"-Reeves gives an outstanding performance, among his very best (though this may come across as an oxymoron to some - so be it). Moreover, the very tools that romanticize *Idaho's* ne'er-do-well protagonists -- Celtic rhythms, lurid colors, Ye Olde English capering - also flip-side emphasize the constant-trauma and grimy exploitation of the LCD rent-boy's raw existence, with suffering only alleviated via spurts of snorting, drinking, mischief and, perchance, a miraculous stranger's unexpected generosity. As Fat Bob and Mike's illusions of wealth-an eternal party utterly devoid of street-life cost-unravel, the subsequent denouement is immeasurably augmented by the early 'warmth' of the film, and the steady chill that seeps through the cracks, numbing body and mind, overwhelm its progression until abrupt collapse upon the desolate highway of the ending. A few noteworthy scenes: When Fat Bob coldly warns Mike about "Living on yer [arse]," the horrific undercurrent ramifications cut the usual tongue-wag riffing like a knife. Likewise, near the movie's conclusion, when Mike slumps into his ump-teenth narcoleptic fit on a filthy concrete street, the camera pans to Scott newly-settled in his seat of mobile power, enforcing the inevitable destiny of these lost souls, harlots high and low: one elevated to the highest reaches of society, the other forever abandoned to the cold stone and cold hands of the Outskirts. *My Own Private Idaho:* a paean for the lost and lonely, the gutterpunk romantic in us all. Five stars.
Mark Boysen Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
First off the shows inaccurate portrayal and use of narcolepsy in the story is something I couldn’t get past for one since it’s so central. People must not know or care because I don’t remember that as an issue. The story is I hear supposed to follow a Shakespeare play, but if that’s not something you are clued into, it comes off kind of less than clear at times, and always clunky. I am the minority I’m aware. I still stick with it
Yanitsa Marrero Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
I absolutely loved this movie and I’ve watched it numerous times. It may be difficult to understand at first, but it all comes together in the end. If you are a big fan of River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, like me, this is definitely a must-see. I loved them in this film!!
TM Conway Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
Heartbreaking and innovative are the two words that come to mind. I like the subject matter which I don't think has been explored enough by other films. I wasn't a huge fan of the Shakespearian feel (mainly because I am so ignorant of the work), but the acting by the then so young Reeves and Phoenix is phenomenal. That's what kept me watching even though I felt the plot was choppy. I get that this was a low-budget project so I can excuse the flaws. I did want to know more about the peripheral characters but I guess that some of them were so easily discarded or forgotten fits with the subject matter of hustling and survival I am a huge fan of Reeves and the late Phoenix so this was interesting to watch all these years later - and for the first time. You can definitely see the potential in both actors. So heartbreaking that Phoenix didn't get to grow into his talent. This is one of those movies that I will have to watch multiple times to fully appreciate it.
Krystina Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2021
I rented this because my son was asking about River Phoenix. When this young generation asks about our 80-90’s generation, I happily will throw them the knowledge. To me , this is River’s best work on the big screen. If you haven’t seen this or feeling nostalgic… definitely would recommend.
Shane Dane Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
Seems longer, really doesn't hold up well. Udo Kier from the yellow BMW has a hit with Swan Song, just watch that.
Watery Down Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
A marvellous film : music, acting, costume. Loneliness, though.
sparkle Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
Rented it so many times, decided to buy. If you are a Keanu Reeves or River Phoenix fan it's a must see.
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