Down by Law

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CodyZamboni Z Oct 11 Movie has no story, With 3 unlikable characters, Who get a 2nd chance after escaping prison, Movie bogs down during "comedic" jail scenes, And movie goes further downhill during a long boring fugitive trek thru the swamp, Picks up a bit when they meet an attractive Italian girl owner of a diner, That said, movie's primary assets are stunning monochrome, high contrast b & w photography, Some amazing compositions in New Orleans, Ellen Barkin in small role, See more Luca D @JoeCamel7 Jun 25 Movie would be good to show cinematography students and acting students, but not writing students. This is the longest 1 hours and 45 minutes of my life. No stories, no lessons, no witty banter, just a bunch of guys sulking around for an ungodly amount of time. If you like beatnik arthouse movies go for it, but don't beg for approval, the movie's just not that good. See more Jakub V Jun 17 Every single shot is funny. See more john h Jun 2 As Tom Waits once said over a phone call with Jarmusch decades after the film's theatrical release, Down By Law is a meditative film with beautiful shots in the swamp and an unusual beat-generation film that captivates us with the loveable trio that is John Lurie, Tom Waits, and the made-for-comedy talent Roberto Benigni. The choice of style of camera movement murmurs the name "Kurosawa", as the black and white color in the woods gives us a similar feeling to a clip taken straight out of Rashomon. See more Insomniac X Mar 7 Gritty, idiosyncratic southern gothic about three down-on-their-luck misfits on the lam. Jarmusch uses New Orleans locations and Tom Waits' music to set the tone before settling into his signature blend of humor and minimalistic, character-driven storytelling. Warm-blooded cinematography and inspired casting bring plenty of charm to this American fable. See more Dionisis T 11/28/2024 The true example of how an actor can truly make the difference! See more Read all reviews

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