It is true that "Down by law" is a film which has been made for his actor as well as musician friends, director Jim Jarmusch has been able to capture a certain type of melancholic mood. It is a mood which affects many capricious men.This film has been built around such American men who do not seem to realize the importance of American culture.It is for this reason that they do not have much to say when an Italian man with little knowledge of English speaks to them enthusiastically about his appreciation of icons of American literature Robert Frost and Walt Whitman.The excessive use of vulgar language especially the incessant use of "F" word might be difficult for some viewers to digest.However,Jarmusch has ensured that for his film a conventional story does not matter as despite the lack of a clearly defined narrative structure,strengths and weaknesses of all characters have been nicely revealed.This film boasts of a good soundtrack with some mellifluous tunes which can be hummed anywhere,anytime.Lastly,'Down by law' is a good film to watch even when the viewers get to know that the real action of the film starts after 1 hour.
Review of Down by Law
Down by Law
(1986)
Down by law: An ideal film for you if you want to discover Jim Jarmusch.
13 August 2014