Review of Southland Tales (2007) by Paul R — 11 Nov 2009

"Southland Tales" is a colorful assembly of so many things, that on a first viewing, I felt as most of the critics who reviewed the film did. I was confused, I was angry, I was bored, I felt cheated, and I hated it with a passion.

But I refused to believe that there was nothing there. I knew there had to be 'something' there. And on multiple views, more and more became clear; and I began to realize the power in Kelly's concoction.

For anybody looking for a scattered, multi-layered and overly ambitious sci-fi film that actually works, here's my recommendation for you.