Review of Tale of Tales (2015) by Kristina L — 27 Aug 2018

I'm still talking about it hours later. That deserves a high rating. What did I just watch? The artistic director was amazing.

This review of Tale of Tales (2015) was written by Kristina L on 27 Aug 2018.

Tale of Tales has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tim M (3,013) on 29 Oct 2018

Tale of Tales' is a European fantasy film directed by Matteo Garrone, his first English-language film with an ensemble cast including Salma…

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By Belinda R (49) on 01 Apr 2017

I must admit, I hate the Fantasy Genre. I watched this one because it is Rated - R (Violence, Nudity)…

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By Michelle G (516) on 28 Apr 2018

A beautifully-shot, well-acted film that embraces the bizarre, sometimes grotesque elements of classic fairy tales…

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By Rodney W (191) on 06 Apr 2018

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It's weird and twisted, but kinda draws you in. You want to turn it off, but you can't…

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By Pj Nabarro (328) for Patrick Nabarro (306) on 05 Nov 2018

Garrone revels in outing the rhetoric and ironies of his stories through a maverick approach to cinematography and the overall geography of…

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By Italo A (2) on 01 Apr 2017

I must admit, I hate the Fantasy Genre. I watched this one because it is Rated - R (Violence, Nudity)…

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By John B (4,244) on 18 Dec 2018

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By Lee M (4,001) on 16 Apr 2018

Embarrassing camera work. Tries too hard. Has several moments that could be beutiful but the lighting, color, something just isn't there…

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By Liam M (554) on 30 Dec 2016

Highly stylised obscure fantasy, it works more than it doesn't - it's always exciting and occasionally ingenious - but it often feels vapid…

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