Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Hindénbörg E — 03 Apr 2008

How can a movie with virtually nothing happening in it be so damn good?

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Hindénbörg E on 03 Apr 2008.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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