Review of Dead Man (1995) by Nelson M — 22 Jun 2012

While it may not the first acid western, it certainly is one of the best of the genre. This post modernist work of art stands as one of auteur Jim Jarmusch's best works. Combine the loosely flowing narrative, a fantastic score by Neil Young, and snappy dialogue, it stands alone as one of the most impressive works.

I should also mention that, of most westerns, this has one of the most accurate and impressive portrayals of Native Americans, played fantastically by Gary Farmer. Dead Man needs more notice, it's comedically philosophical situations and dialogue give it far more brains than most films of it's time and even now.

Certainly one of the best films of the 90's and needs far more recognition.