Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Tim S — 18 May 2014

Jim Jarmusch's dadaist experiment isn't perfect, but I have an amazing amount of affection for it.

This review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) was written by Tim S on 18 May 2014.

Only Lovers Left Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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