Review of Night on Earth (1991) by B C — 23 Feb 2006

Ranges from quiet and depressing stories, to totally ridiculous!

This review of Night on Earth (1991) was written by B C on 23 Feb 2006.

Night on Earth has generally received very positive reviews.

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By John B (4,244) on 17 Dec 2011

The first two vignettes didn't really do it for me. But the one set in Paris with Isaach De Bankole and Beatrice Dalle is absolute bliss…

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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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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 Petros T (610) 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 Arum Padma O (136) on 10 Jul 2012

Jim Jarmusch once said he doesn't interested in dramatic moments in life, this movie is the perfect example of it…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 17 Aug 2013

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 Gabriel C (666) on 03 Oct 2017

Night on Earth is one of Jim Jarmusch's best films with whip-smart writing, confident direction and cast of delightfully oddball characters…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 30 Oct 2012

A delightful cross-cultural nocturnal community. It will make you think differently the next time you get into a cab…

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By Jay Carr (837) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 27 Sep 2015

Even in his poorest work (i.e., this movie), director Jarmusch retains an appealing sense of experimentation…

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By Brett C (553) on 01 May 2014

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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