Night on Earth (1991)

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Victoria Snelling	Gena Rowlands
Corky	Winona Ryder	½
Helmut Grokenberger	Armin Mueller-Stahl	½
Yo Yo	Giancarlo Esposito	½
Angela	Rosie Perez
Driver	Isaach de Bankolé
Blind Woman	Beatrice Dalle
Gino	Roberto Benigni	½
Priest	Paolo Bonacelli
Mika	Matti Pellonpää

Review

Without necessarily intending to convey a profound meaning or a striking message, Jim Jarmusch handles his simple idea of portraying five different taxi drivers in five different world cities on a random night with great care (yes, I know I just called Helsinki a world city). Night on Earth alternates between a bright outlook on life and a more somber perspective. Jarmusch allows his characters to take center stage without meddling too much in either their or our situation. With strong characterizations, a well-thought-out screenplay, and cheerful comments and observations, Night on Earth becomes a rather enjoyable experience. Standout moments include the scene in New York where Helmut and Yo Yo argue over who has the most bizarre name, as well as Roberto Benigni's unforgettable monologue as he drives to pick up his next passenger.