Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Cecilie H — 14 Jan 2009

I loved this movie, and I love jim jarmusch. his style is genious :).

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Cecilie H on 14 Jan 2009.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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