Review of Night on Earth (1991) by Alex R — 11 Jun 2007

A hilarious, fascinating portrait of conversation and culture around the world.

This review of Night on Earth (1991) was written by Alex R on 11 Jun 2007.

Night on Earth has generally received very positive reviews.

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Review of Night on Earth (1991)

By Roland P (93) on 21 Dec 2015

A thoroughly enjoyable work by Jim Jarmusch , capturing an exact moment in time in LA, NYC, Paris, Rome and Helsinki…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 11 Nov 2015

Five short stories all taking place in a cab in different cities around the world. Unique, but Jarmusch's style is not for all…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 08 Feb 2016

On of the funniest and smart black comedies of all time.A great character study with lots of wit and humor.This is true cinema…

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By Mihael T (65) on 20 Feb 2012

Totaly fucked up movie. I like it. Benigni the most. But every story have it's spell…

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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 Matthew A (1,056) on 08 Mar 2013

A wonderful examination of human interaction, hilarious, melancholy, and everything in between. Jarmusch is a master at his craft…

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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 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 Dan M (2,128) on 23 Jul 2014

Like a quintet of Ogden Nash rhymes, Mr. J's work here leaves me grinning many times…

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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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