Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Éminence G — 24 Apr 2014

Jim Jarmusch's molasses-paced story of vampire love and loathing and the molasses pace of time.

This review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) was written by Éminence G on 24 Apr 2014.

Only Lovers Left Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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