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58 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gary Farmer, Johnny Depp
  • Summary: A young man in search of a fresh start, William Blake (Depp) embarks on an exciting journey to a new town, never realizing the danger that lies ahead. When a heated love triangle ends in double murder, Blake finds himself a wanted man, running scared -- until a mysterious loner teaches him to face the dangers that follow a "dead man." (BV Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Jacob Levich
    100
    A slow-paced but hypnotically absorbing movie, it's buoyed by Jarmusch's trademark off-key humor and embellished throughout by an electrifying instrumental score, courtesy of Neil Young.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    50
    It's not a bad movie by any stretch of the imagination, just one that grabs your attention and then lets it go, time and time again.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    Dead Man is a strange, slow, unrewarding movie that provides us with more time to think about its meaning than with meaning.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. HankChinaski
    10
    One of the most essential movies Jarmusch has made, belongs in the hall of fame of American film. Loving the intertextuality of the film (if you like William Blake's poems, you will enjoy this film), and Neil Young's original score is one of the best I've heard. If you have a short attention-span, you might find the film tiring though - you need the right kind of mood and mental state for watching it, be aware of that, but dont let it put you off.… Expand
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  2. JakobS
    10
    Roger Ebert, certified moron, 'gave' this film a 38. This just goes to show how little critics know about film. This hypnotic, dreamy, black-and-white masterpiece is a culmination of everything I love about film. 10/10 is an understatement.… Expand
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  3. ERG1008
    4
    Accountant travels from Cleveland to a remote town to take a new job, job has gone when he gets there, kills someone, has a bounty put on him, goes on the run. Not one of JD's better films despite having some very good cameos throughout. Lance Henriksen & Crispin Glover are excellent but the Indian (Nobody) annoyed the hell out of me. Also felt that the story was too disjointed in parts and, as much as I like Neil Young, thought the soundtrack was a bit cheesy too.… Expand
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