Review of Mystery Train (1989) by Nico B — 28 Jun 2007

This might be my favorite Jim Jarmusch film. The stories are simple and entertaining. Worthy of any netflix queue.

This review of Mystery Train (1989) was written by Nico B on 28 Jun 2007.

Mystery Train has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Richard D (1,732) on 06 Feb 2011

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By Chance F (96) on 18 Sep 2010

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Jim Jarmusch's first color feature and man does he know his colors…

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First note: if I were from Memphis, I would be somewhat offended by this movie…

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