Wenders claims that it's the turning point in his career; his understanding of Americana; low-budget road movie; I think it could be viewed alongside 'Stranger Than Paradise' for interesting comparison
A helpless, and childish little man with a big dream, who is always a member of majority, either in or out of work, his tragicomedic struggle is played out theatrically, but you can see the bone of LIFE belonging to every human being.