Dead Man

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Summary: Jarmusch's Best
Review: I haven't watched all Jarmusch's films, but I think this is his best of all. The cinematography, the music by Neil Young as a great nondiegetic element for the film. The whole plot and story are based on the life of William Blake, a man that is being confused by a mystic Native American, called "Nobody", as the English poet. The relation between Blake's life and the Death that awaits him, is shown throughout the whole movie. You can say that the plot goes nowhere, but that's false, the symbolism and metaphorical scenes show the truthful meaning and the search of the purpose of a person's existance. It's also shown the way the indians lived and interrelated with the white men of the XIXth. century The plot is a mix between Western and Road-movie. And the fade-blacks from Jarmusch show the change of time and characters. Definatley Jarmusch's best. Watch this movie calmed and relaxed, have patience and enjoy it.

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Summary: Subtlety prevails.
Review: Jim Jarmusch's incredible use (and distortion) of detail in this movie really impresses me. The movie is very strange, slow-paced, intriguing and creepy, and in ways it strikes me as something David Lynch might come up with if he wasn't so desperate to shove his weirdness down the throats of the audience. In Dead Man, things always remain subtle, and some of the most dynamic moments (Johnny Depp being shot, the skull-crushing scene, etc.) happen very unexpectedly, through an eerie sort of calm. It's really quite a unique effect. The movie drawls on a bit at the end, and there are a few little touches I could've done with out, but overall I found this to be a unique and rewarding film on numerous levels.

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Summary: yeah...i like what the last guy said...
Review: i don't think we need to say anything else here do we? i mean, that jason taylor guy... he's pretty smart, let's make him the leader of our cult (we can be bent on world domination or somethin' like that). he seems pretty cool. you think he'd hang out with us? gosh i hope so...

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Summary: love it!
Review: This movie is so awesome that it has been etched into my mind forever. Just the train ride at the start is mind blowing the way tha landscape changes perfectly from east to west aswell as the people. Loved it all.

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Summary: Great flick, perfect for a late night moviefest
Review: The characters are great. I espechally liked Billy Bob Thornton's character. The imagery is also very well done. Highly recommend this movie!

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Summary: A jewel of a film
Review: I saw this movie only once, at a theater here in Santa Fe. I read all of the comments so far here and I couldn't agree more with all of them. I was recently visiting a website dedicated to C. G. Jung, and it striked me to find this movie listed as one dealing with the Jungian theme of individuation. This movie has stayed with me in almost "strange" manners. Now I believe this is due to the archetypal nature of the story. It is Dante and Virgilio, and the hero's trip, and the terrors and dangers of taking onto one's own road of self-discovery. Jarmusch is a brilliant director.

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Summary: And guys...what about the absolutely cracking soundtrack!!
Review: Well, I basically agree with all the previous reviewers, great comments. I just wanted to add that I was completely mesmerized by the haunting soundtrack by Neil Young (Jarmusch's "Year of the Horse" is dedicated to Young). My God, I could've watched this movies for hours. Give us more Jim!!

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Summary: A personal favourite although not his best.....
Review: ISnt it ironic that Dead Man, Jarmusch's most high profile film and the one which has become Widely availiable to buy is probably one ofhis worst? in saying that, it doesnt mean its a bad film. It still makes great viewing and is a cracking good title in itself. But, incomprehensibly, Jim's best work (mystery train and down by law) are UNAVAILIABLE to purchase.. How dodgy is that? kind of like saying...."we have Dune and Fire walk with me by David lynch on sale but no Blue velvet or Eraserhead" Anyway, Dead Man is great, dont get me wrong. BUY IT!

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Summary: A TRUE MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: My God this movie really left a crawling feeling in my skin when I finished it. Only few movies have done that for me. Seven did that, Texas Chainsaw Massacre did it and Sweet Hereafter also left me compelled. Dead Man however really inspired me in a way. I found it to being more then one mans journey into madness. Its a journey through the soul. I really loved it and very few movies like this come along. SEE IT!!!!

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Summary: A magnificent deconstructionist mythological western
Review: A unique film ,to be sure, blending Christian, Greek and Native American mythological semiotics with mise en scenes inspired by Fredric Remington, Bev Doolittle and CM Russel. Possibly Director Jamarsh(sp) finest film. Extremely hypnotic and surreal while also brutal, funny and poetic. Featuring a once in a lifetime cast of contemporary character actors, this film is to be sought out and savored. Also captures the Coastal Indian Culture- a feature not usually highlighted in the southwestern-centric western films of old.