Southland Tales (2006) - Blu-ray Forum

liam1972 · 02-19-2009, 10:00 PM

This has been out for a while but I had no idea. How us this movie? I love D. Darko....will I like this?

TenEightyP · 02-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Not much of a review from me as I saw it quite a while ago, but it was a little strange, I struggled to keep up with what was going on and as a consequence lost concentration.

My main reason for watching was that it had Sarah Michelle Gellar in it.

I will have to dig it out and have another go. My advice is grab a rental copy and see what you think.

Sorry I could not be of more help.

FRAK · 02-19-2009, 10:25 PM

Definitely rent it first. I thought it was pretty cool, but I'm not sure it would be worth owning. Definitely an interesting movie though - not cookie cutter.

(I haven't seen the BD version, just DVD, so I can't comment on PQ and AQ.)

lnh_boy · 02-19-2009, 10:27 PM

I liked it, but it's not for everyone. The Blu-Ray has a commentary by Richard Kelly that may explain the story better, but I haven't listened to it yet.

MattFromCT · 02-19-2009, 10:30 PM

I was amazed and thrilled by it. But yet I can't really tell you what it was about. I just got immersed in the crazy set and characters.

I should admit that I really dig movies that most would call "weird". Try this on for size... I loved "Brown Bunny".

I really need to watch Southland Tales again. All I know is that I anxiously awaited the BD and bought it the day it came out.

PCiAM · 02-19-2009, 10:52 PM

Southland Tales is definitely a film you should rent first before purchasing because there's no way of any of us knowing how you'd react. Some loved it. The majority hated it, though.

I was looking forward to it for quite a while since it had an interesting concept plus the gorgeous Sarah Michelle Gellar, but I was very disappointed. Richard Kelly tried to jam too many incoherent plotlines into a film that ultimately in the end never makes sense even if you know that it's a loose modern-day interpretation of the Book of Relevations. It was an ambitious film at least, which is saying something considering most of the popular films these days.

I may decide to give it a rent to watch it again, but I couldn't really imagine owning it 'cause I really wouldn't watch very much. I really wanted to like the film. I respect the ambition behind it, but it ultimately fails in the end.

liam1972 · 02-19-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFromCT

I was amazed and thrilled by it. But yet I can't really tell you what it was about.

Ok, this had me rolling! Thanks for that. And btw, I liked Brown Bunny too.

ckent22 · 02-19-2009, 11:20 PM

I really enjoyed it, but I like almost everything that Richard Kelley has put out.

Minimejer05 · 02-20-2009, 12:23 AM

I liked it. Very strange movie. Only watched it twice. Would buy if its cheap. I got it as a bday gift!

reece · 02-20-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCiAM

Southland Tales is definitely a film you should rent first before purchasing because there's no way of any of us knowing how you'd react. Some loved it. The majority hated it, though.

I was looking forward to it for quite a while since it had an interesting concept plus the gorgeous Sarah Michelle Gellar, but I was very disappointed. Richard Kelly tried to jam too many incoherent plotlines into a film that ultimately in the end never makes sense even if you know that it's a loose modern-day interpretation of the Book of Relevations. It was an ambitious film at least, which is saying something considering most of the popular films these days.

I may decide to give it a rent to watch it again, but I couldn't really imagine owning it 'cause I really wouldn't watch very much. I really wanted to like the film. I respect the ambition behind it, but it ultimately fails in the end.

ya thats basically how i felt. richard kelly just tried way too hard on this one, and it comes off like an even more insane version of Donnie Darko, but without the heart, and without any kind of coherence. I did however, still manage to find some entertainment value in it. I think a second viewing will be even more enjoyable

TheForce8686 · 02-20-2009, 03:00 AM

It had no real plot or story that you could understand and follow. I found myself to be extremely bored and lost interest which sucks because I really like the cast. I watched it once on dvd and couldnt wait for it to end.

cartman781 · 02-20-2009, 03:02 AM

Took it out after 20 minutes

wallendo · 02-20-2009, 03:14 AM

It's a good movie to just sit back and watch, but don't expect it to make any sense. It was a good ride, it just didn't go anywhere.

reece · 02-21-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallendo

It's a good movie to just sit back and watch, but don't expect it to make any sense. It was a good ride, it just didn't go anywhere.

well thats not really true. The movie does make sense...its just so far caught up in the depths of Kelly's head that it takes a lot more time and effort to figure out than the film is worth.

ckent22 · 02-21-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

well thats not really true. The movie does make sense...its just so far caught up in the depths of Kelly's head that it takes a lot more time and effort to figure out than the film is worth.

I think most of Kelley's films are like that. Part of the reason I like them so much.

reece · 02-22-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

I think most of Kelley's films are like that. Part of the reason I like them so much.

most of kelley's films?...well i know he helped produce domino...but I thought Donnie Darko and Southland Tales were the only ones he's written/directed so far...did i miss something?

Lucy Diamond · 02-22-2009, 02:01 AM

This is the only movie in my collection (of over 1500) that I have ever stopped and never watched again. I will watch anything with Mandy Moore in it, but this one was asking alot.

Don't deny yourself if you are curious, just because some of us don't like it...you may enjoy it...just don't spend a large sum on it at first.

ckent22 · 02-22-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reece

most of kelley's films?...well i know he helped produce domino...but I thought Donnie Darko and Southland Tales were the only ones he's written/directed so far...did i miss something?

He wrote the script for Domino. In addition he wrote and directed Southland Tales and Donnie Darko.

Is that not enough?

SDon1969 · 03-05-2009, 12:55 PM

This weird flick is part of Amazon's current Buy 2 Get 1 Free promo, decided to go ahead and check it out.

Abdrewes · 03-05-2013, 07:39 PM

I'm amped to finally see this, my $6 bluray arrived

02-19-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
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02-19-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1092 Blu-ray collection:5942 DVD collection:140	Not much of a review from me as I saw it quite a while ago, but it was a little strange, I struggled to keep up with what was going on and as a consequence lost concentration. My main reason for watching was that it had Sarah Michelle Gellar in it. I will have to dig it out and have another go. My advice is grab a rental copy and see what you think. Sorry I could not be of more help.

02-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#3
FRAK Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mt. Juliet, TN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:2	Definitely rent it first. I thought it was pretty cool, but I'm not sure it would be worth owning. Definitely an interesting movie though - not cookie cutter. (I haven't seen the BD version, just DVD, so I can't comment on PQ and AQ.)

02-19-2009, 10:27 PM	#4
lnh_boy Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Hampshire 4K collection:852 Blu-ray collection:3526 DVD collection:980 Digital collection:6793 iTunes collection:8907 Trading Score:373	I liked it, but it's not for everyone. The Blu-Ray has a commentary by Richard Kelly that may explain the story better, but I haven't listened to it yet.

02-19-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
MattFromCT Member Member since:Nov 2007	I was amazed and thrilled by it. But yet I can't really tell you what it was about. I just got immersed in the crazy set and characters. I should admit that I really dig movies that most would call "weird". Try this on for size... I loved "Brown Bunny". I really need to watch Southland Tales again. All I know is that I anxiously awaited the BD and bought it the day it came out.

02-19-2009, 10:52 PM	#6
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	Southland Tales is definitely a film you should rent first before purchasing because there's no way of any of us knowing how you'd react. Some loved it. The majority hated it, though. I was looking forward to it for quite a while since it had an interesting concept plus the gorgeous Sarah Michelle Gellar, but I was very disappointed. Richard Kelly tried to jam too many incoherent plotlines into a film that ultimately in the end never makes sense even if you know that it's a loose modern-day interpretation of the Book of Relevations. It was an ambitious film at least, which is saying something considering most of the popular films these days. I may decide to give it a rent to watch it again, but I couldn't really imagine owning it 'cause I really wouldn't watch very much. I really wanted to like the film. I respect the ambition behind it, but it ultimately fails in the end.

02-19-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I really enjoyed it, but I like almost everything that Richard Kelley has put out.

02-20-2009, 12:23 AM	#9
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I liked it. Very strange movie. Only watched it twice. Would buy if its cheap. I got it as a bday gift!

02-20-2009, 03:00 AM	#11
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	It had no real plot or story that you could understand and follow. I found myself to be extremely bored and lost interest which sucks because I really like the cast. I watched it once on dvd and couldnt wait for it to end.

02-20-2009, 03:02 AM	#12
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	Took it out after 20 minutes

02-20-2009, 03:14 AM	#13
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	It's a good movie to just sit back and watch, but don't expect it to make any sense. It was a good ride, it just didn't go anywhere.

02-22-2009, 02:01 AM	#17
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	This is the only movie in my collection (of over 1500) that I have ever stopped and never watched again. I will watch anything with Mandy Moore in it, but this one was asking alot. Don't deny yourself if you are curious, just because some of us don't like it...you may enjoy it...just don't spend a large sum on it at first.

03-05-2009, 12:55 PM	#19
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	This weird flick is part of Amazon's current Buy 2 Get 1 Free promo, decided to go ahead and check it out.

03-05-2013, 07:39 PM	#20
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	I'm amped to finally see this, my $6 bluray arrived

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