Review of Dead Man (1995) by Alex C — 01 Sep 2010
Only Jim Jarmusch would have a man as handsome as Johnny Depp spoon a dead baby deer.
In the end, I can't say that I "got it." It seems like Jarmusch is playing with film conventions by defying all that most people expect from Westerns. For example, Natives are treated with the complication and dignity that they deserve. Also, the hero is not a gunslinger but an accountant from Cleveland.
But violating conventions does not a good film make. The music is often annoying, and it seemed like Nobody's final moment on camera was the result of Jarmusch - at the last minute - saying, "Oh, shit, I forgot to wrap up that story line." The best I can say about Dead Man is that it was enjoyable to watch, but the narrative failed to motivate any strong feelings or thoughts.
This review of Dead Man (1995) was written by Alex C on 01 Sep 2010.
Dead Man has generally received positive reviews.
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