Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Hawk L — 11 Apr 2014

Jim Jarmusch lends room to Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston.

This review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) was written by Hawk L on 11 Apr 2014.

Only Lovers Left Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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By Billy S (223) on 28 May 2016

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