Review of Night on Earth (1991) by Ramsey E — 15 Nov 2007

Just a great slice of humanity from the perspective of the second oldest profession, cabbies.

This review of Night on Earth (1991) was written by Ramsey E on 15 Nov 2007.

Night on Earth has generally received very positive reviews.

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Very forgettable. I really dislike Jim Jarmusch films generally. I think I liked one of the segments - maybe the Wynona Ryder one…

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By Jordan R (884) on 26 Oct 2011

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Such a wonderful film. Once again J.J. makes a film about life's odd characters and triumphs in doing so…

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By Kris A (185) on 12 Jun 2013

Known about this movie for a while finally got around to seeing it, nothing amazing or life changing just 5 good, interesting stories…

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Review In A Nutshell: I started Jim Jarmusch's filmography with Down By Law, and that film left me kind of disappointed due to it's emotionless…

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I saw the film in MOJO and I want to see it again…

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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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