Night On Earth (1991) **** [CC BD Double Feature Pt. 2]
Jim Jarmusch's Night On Earth (1991) depicts five taxis in five different cities across the world on one night and the conversations that happen between the various drivers and passengers portrayed by an amazing international cast.
Jarmusch is no stranger to anthological vignette-based films, having made Mystery Train two years prior to NOE and compiling Coffee And Cigarettes twelve years later. While all but the last segment are largely based around humor (the final one is much more somber), they all weave together nicely—revealing character traits and situations that occur in the brief time period and enclosed space that is a cab ride. The mood of all the pieces is aided along by Tom Waits's jazzy, plinky score.
You can find my Jim Jarmusch Feature Films Ranked list here.
Jarmusch is no stranger to anthological vignette-based films, having made Mystery Train two years prior to NOE and compiling Coffee And Cigarettes twelve years later. While all but the last segment are largely based around humor (the final one is much more somber), they all weave together nicely—revealing character traits and situations that occur in the brief time period and enclosed space that is a cab ride. The mood of all the pieces is aided along by Tom Waits's jazzy, plinky score.
You can find my Jim Jarmusch Feature Films Ranked list here.
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