A noir thriller set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Donnie Darko. Even though some found it difficult to follow, I still found it compelling and entertaining. This on the other hand is a mish-mass of concepts, plots and performances that gives David Lynch a run for his money. I understand that a lot of this film ended up on the cutting-room floor, but in my opinion not enough of it did. The pace of the movie is all wrong and it"s also too long to keep the average viewer entertained. I am not disappointed by many films but unfortunately this was one of those rare exceptions.
I watch a lot of films. I enjoy the standard Hollywood blockbuster in any genre. I also occasionally enjoy a film that gives me something to think about and takes me places I didn"t expect to go. Without a shadow of a doubt, Southland Tales is such a film. Its not only set in present day America, it intelligently, cunningly reflects American society, in all its glories and failings. My jaw literally fell open a couple of times. My eyes were wide taking it all in and I immediately watched the ending again - to take it in.
Most film characters and plots are one dimensional - popcorn movies, some enjoyable, most instantly forgettable. Southland Tales has not one single character like this, nor any plot line - there are layers to this film that stay with you long after the credits roll. It had me thinking for hours afterwards - telling friends about it days later and now writing a review (something I very, very rarely do). This is a definite must-have - buy, don"t rent - you"ll definitely want to watch again. Easily, my favourite film in (absolute) years.
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Richard (Donnie Darko) Kelly directs this fast-moving ensemble piece set in a futuristic Los Angeles suffering economic and environmental meltdown. It's the fourth of July 2008, three years after a nuclear strike has wiped out a large part of Texas. The federal government, having assumed control of most people's lives in the interim, moves to stop the introduction of a seawater-based energy solution, under pressure from big business. Meanwhile, the government has also got its hands full with a Marxist underground movement intent on revolution, operating on the west coast. The various plotlines revolve around three central characters: Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), an action movie boxing star, suffering from amnesia, who's trying to get a new project off the ground; Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a porn star trying to break into TV punditry with her views on everything from teenage sex to west-coast culture, and Roland Taverner (Seann William Scott), an LA cop, who is searching for his, literally, split personality.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. From The Visionary Writer / Director of Donnie Darko... Los Angeles, 2008. Southland Tales is an epic futuristic story set over the course of three days as the city stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. A large ensemble cast of characters includes Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), an action star stricken with amnesia, Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a porn star with her own reality TV project, and Roland Taverner (Seann William Scott), a cop who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. Have a nice Apocalypse! Actors The Rock, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dwayne Johnson, Mandy Moore, Cheri Oteri, John Larroquette, Miranda Richardson, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Smith, Beth Grant, Justin Timberlake & Bai Ling Director Richard Kelly Certificate 15 years and over Year 2006 Screen Widescreen Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1)
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