A film for poets

This is a greatly underrated film by most. It is a wonderful film full of visual and audio poetry which is accented by Depp's acting ability and charming good looks.

This was the reality of the west

When I saw this movie in the theater it was on a lark, but I was absolutely blown away by this film!! I was so moved by the contrast this movie created to the western crap I had already been fed that I began researching the "Western" and it's authenticity in cinema. HOLY S#*T, is this movie right on the button with the way life really was. If you want to educate yourself, read "The West That Was" by Knowles and Lansdale and "Age of the Gunfighter" by Rosa. It is a good starting point to help dispell all the crap you think you know about the West. I own this on VHS but will be getting it soon on DVD. Few honest Westerns have actually been made, and most just recently. "DeadMan", "Unforgiven",and "Open Range". Educate yourself and THEN form an opinion. Thanks for your time.

Excellent movie by a gifted filmaker

Awesome movie! Great soundtrack, what else would you expect from Neil Young and Jim Jarmusch? Awesome scenery, it's funny, well acted and just a great story. For all you folks who aren't into "underlying themes", "irony", and all that artsy stuff: THIS IS NOT A WESTERN! DO NOT RENT THIS THINKING YOU ARE PICKING UP A WESTERN, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.