Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Magdalena W — 05 Jan 2008

Jim Jarmush es ungenio del humor negro y de que menos y mas simple es mas y mejor.

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Magdalena W on 05 Jan 2008.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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