Review of Night on Earth (1991) by James J — 03 Nov 2011

Extremely original and brilliantly written.

This review of Night on Earth (1991) was written by James J on 03 Nov 2011.

Night on Earth has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 07 May 2023

Night on Earth is a collection of five stories depicting the fleeting encounters between cab drivers and their passengers in different cities…

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By Heri C (41) on 11 Aug 2012

The first great film to come from Jim: after the promising Permanent Vacation and Stranger Than Paradise, the decent Down By Law and the underwhelming…

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By Wendy S (447) on 14 Sep 2011

5 cities. 5 cab rides. 5 stories. All at exactly the same time. I have mixed feelings about Jim Jarmusch's films…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 18 Jan 2015

Cinco historias de taxistas en diferentes ciudades del mundo contadas al estilo tranquilo y sobrio de Jim Jarmusch con un sentido del humor…

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By Alex W (1,471) on 08 Aug 2014

This movie is a purely dialogue driven film…

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By Johnny K (180) on 24 Mar 2012

Nice movie. Winona Ryder and Roberto Benigni are adorable in it…

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By Lina A (65) on 16 Oct 2012

Jarmusch is my favorite entertainer ever ..my best companion when i`m not feeling good , this film takes u on a tour to five different cities…

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By Andrey B (847) on 10 Jan 2015

Not bad film with curious stories, fine night time towns and jazzy tones of soundtrack. Comic stories at first turn to sad and bleak ones at the end…

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By Graham J (293) on 21 Jul 2012

Disposable bonds between strangers displayed in absolutely magificent way. Jarmusch in great shape…

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By Jefferson D (1) on 05 Mar 2017

Buena película para la epoca, excelente el desarrollo que se logra dentro de un taxi…

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