Review of Dead Man (1995) by Andrew B — 24 Jun 2009
Johnny Depp gives a remarkable performance as William Blake in Jim Jarmusch's masterful re-working of the Western. Found fatally wounded by Native American outcast Nobody (Gary Farmer), and mistaken for the 19th Century English poet of the same name, Blake is escorted through America's hostile West to escape the pursue of three hired killers sent after him. As his physical condition worsens and he nears the coast, his spiritual journey begins. This is one of the strangest, bleakest films you will see, but also one of the most captivating and beautiful. It features some comic cameos (especially Iggy Pop, Billy Bob Thornton and Lance Henriksen), some intense violence, stunning black and white cinematography and an incredible score written/performed by Neil Young.
Not to be missed!
This review of Dead Man (1995) was written by Andrew B on 24 June 2009.
Dead Man has generally received positive reviews.
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