Down by Law1986

The claustrophobic setting and semi-improvised tone might suggest something closer to sitcom than cinema (had Jarmusch seen Porridge?), but Robby Müller’s stately monochrome photography single-handedly lifts it into the realm of Proper Art. It’s a sad and beautiful world indeed.

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 in 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,

Down By Law is effortlessly laidback, superbly elegant. Jarmusch made it look easy.