Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Bryan W — 19 Jun 2007

One of my all-time faves. Watching characters who are completely bored and unmotivated by their own existences has never been so damned interesting.

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Bryan W on 19 Jun 2007.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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