Yahoo has the trailer
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809233751/video/4164037/standardformat
Offical Site:
http://www.southlandtales.com/
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excelent use of pixies wave of mutilation
Have no idea what its about but I still want to see it .
FinkPish
09-20-07, 05:03 PM
It broke my brain. I haven't a clue what that movie is going to be about.
DoubleDownAgain
09-20-07, 05:15 PM
I agree, but am looking forward to it anyways!
lukewarmwater
09-20-07, 05:24 PM
I think it's about the future. Looks like idiocracy crossed with a clockwork orange. I think.
Although donnie darko had a weird trailer too, so I'm still hopeful.
Anyone know the song that plays during the second half of the trailer?
chris_sc77
09-20-07, 05:34 PM
Amazing trailer. The best in many years IMO. This better not be a milited release because i really want to see it for my birthday movie this year on opening weekend.
What an amazing and strange cast: The Rock Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seann William Scott, Nora Dunn, Christopher Lambert, John Larroquette, Bai Ling, Jon Lovitz, Mandy Moore, Holmes Osbourne, Cheri O'terri, AMy poehler, Lou Taylor Pucci, Miranda Richardson, Wallace Shawn, Kevin Smith, and Justin Timberlake.
With new music by Moby and songs including Pixies...This is going to drive me crazy until i am able to see it....
PopcornTreeCt
09-20-07, 05:52 PM
Wasn't this supposed to come out like 2 years ago?
Matthew Chmiel
09-20-07, 05:57 PM
Wasn't this supposed to come out like 2 years ago?
The film premiered at Cannes last year with mostly terrible reviews. Universal kept the international rights for the film (they're the ones who fronted the dough for the film), but sold off the domestic rights to Sony (who will be releasing the film under the Samuel Goldwyn and Destination Films banner).
Due to the terrible reviews, Kelly edited twenty minutes out of the film and added new visual effects which took over four months to complete.
thegame370
09-20-07, 06:59 PM
Probably the first trailer ive ever seen that i have no idea what the hell the movie is about. And thats saying something, cuz now and days trailers practically give away the whole film.
troystiffler
09-20-07, 07:27 PM
Trailer looks neato. Reminds me of the 'end of world' stuff from Donnie Darko (pretty-much just the sky opening up part). Reminds me of Constantine and Alan Moore's movies. Looks pretty heavy on the conceptual fantasy scale.
I presume it's a supercool, fantasy 'end of world' movie from a handful of different perspectives?
It's cool to see some of the Donnie Darko cast worked on this one too.
I hope it's good. But I could see it being bad. Hard to say. These types of movies have a long history of disappointing.
sauce07
09-20-07, 07:46 PM
weird stuff is going on. When i saw Jon Lovitz playing a cop with blond hair for some reason all i could think about was Demolition Man. The bad reviews make me more interested inseeing this thing, heck i was one of the 4 people who paid to see Donnie Darko in theaters.
PopcornTreeCt
09-20-07, 07:59 PM
I hope it's good. But I could see it being bad. Hard to say. These types of movies (Donnie Darko) have a long history of disappointing.
Fixed!
Drop
09-20-07, 08:21 PM
The trailer makes it look like a weird comedy.
movieking
09-20-07, 08:23 PM
Is this the one with SMG as a stripper?
The Monkees
09-20-07, 08:31 PM
Is this the one with SMG as a stripper?
No.
She plays a pornstar!
Kicker_of_Elves
09-20-07, 08:47 PM
:wtf:
canaryfarmer
09-20-07, 09:15 PM
This looks like a fun time. Can't wait. And I'm always happy to see SMG getting more work (even though this was shot a long time ago).
Zodiac_Speaking
09-20-07, 11:03 PM
No.
She plays a pornstar!
Hell yeah!!
JPRaup
09-20-07, 11:58 PM
I dont know what to say. It looks absolutely awful, yet it could work and be a cult classic
awil1026
09-21-07, 12:35 AM
I'm hoping for something good, but I'm not holding my breath.
RagingBull80
09-21-07, 12:42 AM
I'm not so sure of this. I enjoyed Donnie Darko a lot but I can't say I have a good feeling about this one. I'm really put off by the fact that a wrestler is the star.
lukewarmwater
09-21-07, 01:49 AM
Okay the second song in the trailer is forget myself by elbow, in case someone else was wondering.
Matthew Chmiel
09-21-07, 03:33 AM
I'm not so sure of this. I enjoyed Donnie Darko a lot but I can't say I have a good feeling about this one. I'm really put off by the fact that a wrestler is the star.
The Rock is actually a really good actor. All of the movies he has been in (with the exception of The Mummy Returns) are actually watchable due to his presence. For example, the movie Be Cool was a flaming piece of shit. However, The Rock's performance (and most will agree with me on this), was the best part about the whole thing.
When you watch his roles, you can tell that he's having fun, showing that he has a lot of charisma, and is giving it his all. That can't be said about most working in the industry.
Drop
09-21-07, 09:19 AM
The Rock (quickly becoming just Dwayne Johnson) is a good actor, and is the least of things I would worry about with this film.
At worst it'll be an interesting colossal failure, but one that atleast tried for greatness. Atleast that's how the trailer makes it look.
troystiffler
09-21-07, 09:38 AM
To spoil the plot a little (no big specifics, but it covers some of the mystery in the trailer)
El Paso and Abilene, Texas have fallen victim to twin nuclear attacks on July 4th, 2005 – a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions which sent America into war. The Patriot Act has been upgraded to a new agency known as USIdent, which keeps constant tabs on citizens – even to the extent of censoring the internet and using fingerprints in order to access computers and bank accounts. In order to be able to respond to a newfound fuel scarcity, the German company Treer designs a generator of inexhaustible energy which is propelled by ocean currents. Unbeknownst to them, the generators alter the currents and cause the Earth to to spiral out of control through space, ripping holes in the fabric of space and time.
In Los Angeles, a city on the brink of chaos, we follow the criss-crossed destinies of Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), an action film actor stricken with amnesia; Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), ex-porn star in the midst of reconverting; and twin brothers Roland and Ronald Taverner (both played by Seann William Scott), whose destinies – on one evening – become intertwined with that of all mankind.
Shilex
09-21-07, 09:41 AM
That was a strange trailer. It went from, "looks indie cool" to "looks craptacular". Not sure what to think. Very strange tones. Who knows, it could end up being this year's Brazil.
The trailer does earn kudos for using an Elbow song. :thumbsup:
RichC2
09-21-07, 10:04 AM
Yeah I don't know how I feel about this one, I was looking forward to it, this trailer didn't make me really want to see it though.
Seems like a film that will live or die on the editing room table, more so than most.
12thmonkey
09-21-07, 10:32 AM
To spoil the plot a little
El Paso and Abilene, Texas have fallen victim to twin nuclear attacks on July 4th, 2005 – a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions which sent America into war. The Patriot Act has been upgraded to a new agency known as USIdent, which keeps constant tabs on citizens – even to the extent of censoring the internet and using fingerprints in order to access computers and bank accounts. In order to be able to respond to a newfound fuel scarcity, the German company Treer designs a generator of inexhaustible energy which is propelled by ocean currents. Unbeknownst to them, the generators alter the currents and cause the Earth to to spiral out of control through space, ripping holes in the fabric of space and time.
In Los Angeles, a city on the brink of chaos, we follow the criss-crossed destinies of Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), an action film actor stricken with amnesia; Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), ex-porn star in the midst of reconverting; and twin brothers Roland and Ronald Taverner (both played by Seann William Scott), whose destinies – on one evening – become intertwined with that of all mankind.
Not THAT'S a plot.... Bring it on!
JasonTHX
09-21-07, 11:55 AM
I got a 'Tank Girl' Vibe while watching this. Is Janeane Garofalo in this? Is that her shouting in the trailer?
Still I want to see it - looks cool.
And I HATED Donnie Darko.
heimerSWT
09-21-07, 12:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RUwsLOE3Hw
I'd read about the poor reviews after Cannes, and was disappointed because I was really looking forward to this...is it possible a few loud critics made it appear everyone else hated it too?
chris_sc77
09-21-07, 12:38 PM
^I believe it's Cherri O'terri from Saturday Night Live who is doing the shouting and shooting in the trailer.
But anyway I find this trailer fascinating both visually and because its full of actors who for the most part you would normally associate with bad movies.
I can say that this looks like something I've never seen before and looks like it could have both energy and imagination which I havn't seen too much of in the movies recently.
Matthew Ackerly
09-21-07, 01:17 PM
I don't know what to make of that trailer...
I did enjoy Donnie Darko quite a bit, so I'll def. check this out, but not setting my expectations too high.
Sean O'Hara
09-21-07, 03:12 PM
Donnie Darko is the one film I've seen where I think the studio made it better by hacking it up. The theatrical version is a fantastic Lynchian film that's open to a million interpretations, whereas Kelly's director's cut forces the viewer into a specific reading which simply isn't as interesting. Hopefully the recutting of Southland Tales will similarly improve it.
Matthew Chmiel
09-21-07, 04:19 PM
Donnie Darko is the one film I've seen where I think the studio made it better by hacking it up. The theatrical version is a fantastic Lynchian film that's open to a million interpretations, whereas Kelly's director's cut forces the viewer into a specific reading which simply isn't as interesting. Hopefully the recutting of Southland Tales will similarly improve it.
Kelly had final cut with the theatrical cut. Newmarket didn't make him do anything.
chris_sc77
09-21-07, 05:16 PM
Yeah , I look at the director's cut more as a remixed version of the theatircal version. Both have their stengths and weaknesses.
Tuan Jim
09-23-07, 07:01 PM
Twitch has a review up: http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/fantastic-fest-report-southland-tales-review/
definitely looking forward to this one but I don't expect to catch it till DVD :(
chris_sc77
09-24-07, 12:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RUwsLOE3Hw
I'd read about the poor reviews after Cannes, and was disappointed because I was really looking forward to this...is it possible a few loud critics made it appear everyone else hated it too?
Hmm. that clip doesn't show any evidence of the booing that I heard so much about.
The strange thing about the Cannes showing is if it was so disastrous why was it nominated for the Palme D'or
troystiffler
09-24-07, 01:48 AM
Twitch has a review up: http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/fantastic-fest-report-southland-tales-review/
definitely looking forward to this one but I don't expect to catch it till DVD :(
With that cast, it's probably going to get a solid 1500 screen release, no? I doubt it's going to be stuck on 300 art-house screens.
Tuan Jim
09-24-07, 03:15 AM
With that cast, it's probably going to get a solid 1500 screen release, no? I doubt it's going to be stuck on 300 art-house screens.
Donnie Darko had a pretty solid cast as well, but I agree that the Rock, SMG and SWS probably have better mainstream pulling power. It still depends on overall reactions and marketability I guess.
mndtrp
09-24-07, 03:37 AM
Looks pretty cool. I doubt I'll see it in the theater, but will definitely catch it when it comes to dvd.
B.A.
09-24-07, 11:32 AM
Not THAT'S a plot.... Bring it on!Color me intrigued, too.
And I have yet to watch Donnie Darko. I have been meaning to for years, but I always end up putting it back on the shelf at the video store.
MasterofDVD
09-24-07, 04:08 PM
The main reason I am interested in this is because of the cameo Kevin Smith has in the film. I figure it won't be a huge role but I like him and I trust that he would be a part of something he likes and wouldn't just act in the movie for some quick cash. I mainly bought the Donnie Darko DVD for the commentary track that included Smith. If he enjoys Kelly's work than I am willing to give it a shot.
Mittman
09-24-07, 05:12 PM
The main reason I am interested in this is because of the cameo Kevin Smith has in the film. I figure it won't be a huge role but I like him and I trust that he would be a part of something he likes and wouldn't just act in the movie for some quick cash. I mainly bought the Donnie Darko DVD for the commentary track that included Smith. If he enjoys Kelly's work than I am willing to give it a shot.
Funny, of anyone in Hollywood I'd say Kevin Smith is the one MOST likely to do anything for some quick cash. I think he's even admitted as much.
theflicker
09-24-07, 06:01 PM
Funny, of anyone in Hollywood I'd say Kevin Smith is the one MOST likely to do anything for some quick cash. I think he's even admitted as much.
I haven't seen it, but that seemed to be the case in Catch and Release. Or was that just a favor to Affleck?
Amel
09-24-07, 10:14 PM
I was 'all-in' until the credits showed "with Justin Timberlake", wtf?!! I hope it's a small part. Although I read he did pretty good in that kidnap movie with Emile Hirsch ( who I like alot) I still have my doubts.
After initially vowing to never watch DD a second time, a friend convinced to give it another shot and since then I love the film. So, I'll definitely be checking this out.
Glad to see SMG in a non-horror movie.
And Jon Lovitz!
Sexyass Bai Ling, mmm, mmm good
And yes, Kevin Smith is a Hollywood Hore! ;)
Matthew Chmiel
09-24-07, 10:29 PM
Funny, of anyone in Hollywood I'd say Kevin Smith is the one MOST likely to do anything for some quick cash. I think he's even admitted as much.
He's actually dones roles on shows like Degrassi and Veronica Mars due to his love for each.
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