I kept making a comment that we were closer to Starship Troopers than we are to Star Trek. After tonight, I was wrong. We were are way more closer to Southland Tales than we are to Starship Troopers.
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A year later this comment is truer than ever. Unfortunately for us. It’s a terrible film. But the ONE THING that resonated with me when I saw it years ago was the portrayal of the dissolution of our society. It seemed crazy. But just real enough to be scary. And now, here we are. Life imitating art.
Same! Back then it was even harder to dissect. Still love it. My favorite thing to hear is "No I've never seen that movie". Then you get to watch someone else watch it for the first time. @@thewearyexile9000
Love it or hate it I wish studios would make more big budget films like this. Everything nowadays is so safe and calculated. They need to take more risks on original concepts, and allow directors to fully realize their creative vision and potential.
@@Stuie299 This was an indie film thou, there are plenty of filmmakers taking risks in terms of indie films - Samuel Goldwyn Films disturbed and released this film, the studio is for arthouse films aka indie films thou, I agree i'd love to see more risk on films that weren't remakes, sequels, etc
@@psulionz87 Actually, Universal Pictures was going to distribute the film, but after the Cannes premiere they dropped all that and let Sony give it to Samuel Goldwyn.
without question. This is the role required whoever took it to totally deconstruct and then rebuild themselves right in front of the camera. This movie transformed him from The Rock into Dwayne Johnson.
Took me 3 times watching this to understand what exactly is going on. I know people dismiss it after seeing it once but this is one of my favorite movies all time.
@Gerard Maher The graphic novel is on the original Blu ray release from 2008 in digital form. You should read it. It's great and really helps clarify a lot of the story.
Richard Kelly took a bold attempt for a surreal epic that faltered on bad multimedia, disjointed story, a bad economy and a future recession. The movie is a metaphor for the 2000s and a time capsule. Richard Kelly is still a bold filmmaker.
Just got done watching a video about how much the great conveyor belt is slowing down and thought to myself Idiocracy shouldn’t get all the credit on calling it .The division in “ right and left “ in this movie is pretty spot on too , not to mention the idiotic media celebrities and reality stars having the loudest voices even over the experts in all the mist of all the chaos going down in this story . You nailed Richard Kelly . This aged very well unfortunately.
I loved the film, and know a good amount of people who do as well. There’s an article/review by Manohla Dargis from the NYTimes that you may like. If you Google “Apocalypse Soon: A Mushroom Cloud Doesn’t Stall 2008 Electioneering”, you’ll find it. It won’t let me add the link, but it should be one of the first links if you Google the above. I’ll add an excerpt that no one will most likely read, because it is the backbone for Dargis’s review, and one of the reasons I find Southland Tales to be an incredible (and funny) film - and why I’m still hoping it’ll start to be shown at midnight theaters to get the cult following it deserves. [excerpt] “American cinema is in the grip of a kind of moribund academicism, which helps explain why a fastidiously polished film like “No Country for Old Men” can receive such gushing praise from critics. “Southland Tales” isn’t as smooth and tightly tuned as “No Country,” a film I admire with few reservations. Even so, I would rather watch a young filmmaker like Mr. Kelly reach beyond the obvious, push past his and the audience’s comfort zones, than follow the example of the Coens and elegantly art-direct yet one more murder for your viewing pleasure and mine.”
I am just watching it for the first time and I have a feeling I'm going to love it! So I will join you on this loving of a not so loved dystopian flick. Can't believe I've never seen this.
Watched this with the mindset it was going to be Kelly’s Heaven’s Gate after hearing about it for years. Just watched it the other day and loved it, it was a bloated mess but also a lot of fun
I feel the same. I used to be really into movies and especially during this time period. I had never heard of it until today. Really weird to me. It has a ton of stars too.
This movie is alot better then what they give it credit for it's funny In a satirical way but it also gives you a bit of anxiety throughout the movie as Boxer uncovers the truth about his past and i think that's what they were going for
I haven't seen it yet. Am I wrong in assuming it makes Repo! The Genetic Opera look like a paragon of restrainment? I'm asking this as someone who loves Repo.
i remember watching this movie when it first came out on DVD, no way the supreme court judges would do something that stupid! but here we are...with roe vs wade.
It's actually part of his character as a result of past trauma. Johnson likes to take risks with his characters. Watch him in THE RUNDOWN - he has no problem with poking fun at himself and his image. Part of what makes him such a bankable actor.
This film is way ahead of its time. I enjoy watching it. But there’s so many things I do not understand, I heard this is like 4 5 6, like Star Wars you know? I wish they did a 1 2 3 prequel or in order
The prequel are books, they catch you up to what is happening in the movie. They tried to summarize it in the first part of the movie but the books bring more clarity. Hope this helps ; )
I don't know why I like it, but like many films, it's not so much a question of why, but rather that you like it, knowing that it's good for you to see it. Although, at the risk of sounding pedantic, it's not for everyone. In fact, the first time I saw it, I got angry 'cause I didn't understand it and therein lies the mistake, trying to make sense of it.
it actually makes sense following the rules of physics! that why i didn't say anything when the giant mega zepplins are actually used LMFAO. when is tik tok gonna have that hit single "teen horiness is not a crime" 🤣 I mean you already have the *facist* UPU drones hovering overhead already
Poke fun all you wish. He's playing cartoon characters in silly movies, playing with all the cool toys, having the time of his life and laughing all the way to the bank.
SmashEX Entertainment I couldn’t agree with you more. One of the worst movies of the holiday season of 2007. I would rather watch Grace is Gone or The Bucket List. Those were the best ones!
Wave of Mutilation by the Pixies. There are actually two versions - both excellent. This one is the UK Surf version, there is also the original. It also appears in the movie Pump up the Volume with Christian Slater which I was where I first heard it many years ago.
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I kept making a comment that we were closer to Starship Troopers than we are to Star Trek. After tonight, I was wrong. We were are way more closer to Southland Tales than we are to Starship Troopers.
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A year later this comment is truer than ever. Unfortunately for us.
It’s a terrible film. But the ONE THING that resonated with me when I saw it years ago was the portrayal of the dissolution of our society.
It seemed crazy. But just real enough to be scary.
And now, here we are. Life imitating art.
Have you really understood the Marvel movies? Disney? The Music industry? It's deeper than you think!
I love how surreal this film is. Puts you in a completely different mindset than any other film.
I agree! The move may not be "well done" per say. But it has a vibe no other film has.
Under the silver lake
give this movie another chance in 2023. it's gotten weirdly *more* relevant as the world had gotten more stupid...
this aged well in 2023 😅
Oh I need to see this
Also 2006 Idiocracy
I loved this film when I saw it opening week. Over 10 years later, I'm still into it.
its about to come on ...on HDNET...channel 566 on Direct tv in about 2 hours from this post. I cannot wait to see this movie!!!
This movie is underrated. Truly one of the weirdest movies ever made but still great.
I watched it so many times like 18 years ago and I was still lost af xD
Same! Back then it was even harder to dissect. Still love it. My favorite thing to hear is "No I've never seen that movie". Then you get to watch someone else watch it for the first time. @@thewearyexile9000
It’s so freaky how well and in tune this young man was when he wrote this. I’m hopeful, but never could fathom I’d see all of this playing out
"I'm a pimp and Pimps don't commit suicide."
best line in the movie imo
this is genuinely my favorite movie ever made
Wow, you must be a very boring person 😂
top 5!
Love it or hate it I wish studios would make more big budget films like this. Everything nowadays is so safe and calculated. They need to take more risks on original concepts, and allow directors to fully realize their creative vision and potential.
LOL this wasn't a big budget film - it was $17m - with inflation, that would be $24M in 2022
not a big budget flick
@@psulionz87 Ok, but the intent of what I said is still true. You'd never see a studio take a.risk on a film like this nowadays.
@@Stuie299 This was an indie film thou, there are plenty of filmmakers taking risks in terms of indie films - Samuel Goldwyn Films disturbed and released this film, the studio is for arthouse films aka indie films
thou, I agree i'd love to see more risk on films that weren't remakes, sequels, etc
@@psulionz87 Actually, Universal Pictures was going to distribute the film, but after the Cannes premiere they dropped all that and let Sony give it to Samuel Goldwyn.
@@psulionz87 oh wow you really fact checked him there with your subjective metric of the word "big"... 😒
This has aged well.
Even more so, now. Too bad we got stuck with the less futuristic future heh
@@marvinthemartian4044 that line kills me 😆
😂😂
I absolutely love the world Richard Kelly created in Southland Tales. One of my favorite films, and imo, Dwayne Johnsons best acting role to date.
He's pretty generic at times, possibly due to casting in typical mainstream big budget movies, but a genuinely great actor!
without question. This is the role required whoever took it to totally deconstruct and then rebuild themselves right in front of the camera. This movie transformed him from The Rock into Dwayne Johnson.
@@mummyjohn I agree 100%. Well said :)
Ballers is his best acting role to date, but I know what you mean.
This movie was years ahead of its time
You're not wrong.
This is the way the world ends
This movie has started turning into a prophecy over the years, and that’s terrifying.
I watched when corona first hit and then again a few night ago, and it somehow got even more prophetic in that short amount of time. Truly disturbing.
What the hell are you on?
I mean it *is* the book of revelations put into a film, sooo...
But also, it's kinda lame since I thought scientists were saying that the future would be far more futuristic than they originally predicted :((
@@Carpet_Carp And the US citizens could definitely get in a little cardio right about now.
This movie was a work of genius and is one of the best films of all time. Richard Kelly is a genius. Please come back!
Took me 3 times watching this to understand what exactly is going on. I know people dismiss it after seeing it once but this is one of my favorite movies all time.
@Gerard Maher I want that as well - since it’s the first 3 chapters
I just got my hands on the bluray edition, has the 158 minute Cannes film cut 😯
@@JizzyTheKid Any huge differences between the theatrical and the Cannes cut?
Apparently the graphic novel continues into the movie...or vixrversa
@Gerard Maher The graphic novel is on the original Blu ray release from 2008 in digital form. You should read it. It's great and really helps clarify a lot of the story.
Richard Kelly took a bold attempt for a surreal epic that faltered on bad multimedia, disjointed story, a bad economy and a future recession.
The movie is a metaphor for the 2000s and a time capsule. Richard Kelly is still a bold filmmaker.
Not to mention the references to the Book of Revelation.
The movie is a reciprocal of every alleged future.
Just got done watching a video about how much the great conveyor belt is slowing down and thought to myself Idiocracy shouldn’t get all the credit on calling it .The division in “ right and left “ in this movie is pretty spot on too , not to mention the idiotic media celebrities and reality stars having the loudest voices even over the experts in all the mist of all the chaos going down in this story . You nailed Richard Kelly . This aged very well unfortunately.
By far one of my favorite movies of all time !!
I'm not sure how many times I've watched, really good flick...
This wasnt a film, it was prophecy
Unbelievably underrated film.
Like total recall on crack.
Haha it's literally the worst thing ever
@@davidmackie5850 there's worse films, like the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
@@fernandoharo3738 well I know your joking.. but yeah this the worst movie that has any production value imo
@Lucifer yeah I've watch it at least15 times and showed other people and its crazy
One of the Greatest mixed-up movies ever produced...
I'm one of the 12 people who love this movie!!!
Ah, you’re related to Kelly, cool.
1 of the 13 people...
@@jakeyboy261992 14...
I loved the film, and know a good amount of people who do as well. There’s an article/review by Manohla Dargis from the NYTimes that you may like.
If you Google “Apocalypse Soon: A Mushroom Cloud Doesn’t Stall 2008 Electioneering”, you’ll find it. It won’t let me add the link, but it should be one of the first links if you Google the above.
I’ll add an excerpt that no one will most likely read, because it is the backbone for Dargis’s review, and one of the reasons I find Southland Tales to be an incredible (and funny) film - and why I’m still hoping it’ll start to be shown at midnight theaters to get the cult following it deserves.
[excerpt]
“American cinema is in the grip of a kind of moribund academicism, which helps explain why a fastidiously polished film like “No Country for Old Men” can receive such gushing praise from critics. “Southland Tales” isn’t as smooth and tightly tuned as “No Country,” a film I admire with few reservations. Even so, I would rather watch a young filmmaker like Mr. Kelly reach beyond the obvious, push past his and the audience’s comfort zones, than follow the example of the Coens and elegantly art-direct yet one more murder for your viewing pleasure and mine.”
I am just watching it for the first time and I have a feeling I'm going to love it! So I will join you on this loving of a not so loved dystopian flick. Can't believe I've never seen this.
What an incredible cast. Yet one of the most weird genius movies.
Whether you love this movie or hate it, you have to admit it has a dope soundtrack.
@fernando haro
Hah! Now *that* is something I can't deny! 😆🤝🙂
Big time. Muse is my favorite band of all time so hearing blackout in the film made me happy.
Im here because of Honest Trailers
lol wait which trailer mentioned Southland Tales?
@@chappie_nottherobot They came out with one for this movie
I once watched Southland Tales on dvd. I had no idea what the movie was ultimately about and I still don't.
Watched this with the mindset it was going to be Kelly’s Heaven’s Gate after hearing about it for years. Just watched it the other day and loved it, it was a bloated mess but also a lot of fun
Man, this movie is highly prophetic of what's going on right now. Dear lord lol.
How exactly?
"its an election year, everyone pays during an election year"
How bout now? 😅
I've been meaning to watch this film since 2007
This movie is a guilty pleasure of mine. I really enjoy it. Also, it is scary how it has become more relevant.
This sci-fi classic is like an assembly of TV’s Entourage and A Scanner Darkly with Keanu Reeves, RDJ & Woody Harrelson
Everyone say it with me now...those four syllables...here we go... UN-DER-RA-TED
This movie should go back in time and stay there.
The Rock is so lucky to kiss Sarah Michelle Gellar
Wisecrack brought me here.
Ha ha ha... yeah, me too! Never even heard of this flick before today.
Me too haha
This is a movie?!! How have I never heard of this masterpiece/trainwreck of a film?
Its the best worst movie. And I'm saying this out of love. I like this movie. I enjoyed it when I watched.
It’s sterpid.
@@tobyreinhardt9022 When calling something "stupid", make sure you actually spell "stupid" correctly or you'll end up looking "sterpid"....🤫🙄😏
I know, right? I just learned that this was a thing. I loved Donnie Darko, so this sounds like it would totally be my cup of CBD-laced White Claw.
I feel the same. I used to be really into movies and especially during this time period. I had never heard of it until today. Really weird to me. It has a ton of stars too.
I saw this once in the theater, need to see it again.
The only thing I liked about that trailer was seeing John Lovits. I wish he was in more stuff.
I love this movie. That is all.
Thank you Tubi
One of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.
Jared here
No
It’s not. It’s the best epic Los Angeles crime saga film of all time
Grossed $300,000 of a 15 million dallor budget but I've yet to watch the film
bittersweet street the best LA crime movies are Crash with Matt Dillon and Collateral
No just no.
Trailer looks good. What's the issue with it?
1:17 is that the Gmod falling sound???
No wtf
I watched this movie on the date it is set ...remains an all time fav ... Cinematic and cerebral DMT .
This movie is alot better then what they give it credit for it's funny In a satirical way but it also gives you a bit of anxiety throughout the movie as Boxer uncovers the truth about his past and i think that's what they were going for
In 2022 this film might be that bad that it becomes a classic example of a film being that bad that it becomes amazing
Watched it. It's ok film just nobody understands the ending lol
Is this good? it looks good.
The rock got his tattoo in Venice beach on the board walk if I remember correctly. Just thought about it when seeing the movie
No sure why all the hate for this.And from folk who haven't even seen it...
I haven't seen it yet. Am I wrong in assuming it makes Repo! The Genetic Opera look like a paragon of restrainment? I'm asking this as someone who loves Repo.
Fun fact: I watched this two weeks before swine flu was declared a pandemic..
Arrow Video is Releasing this movie on blu ray
This movie is crazy! And, I love it!
I NEED to rewatch this film.
This is from before The Rock started lifting weights.
How have I never heard of this movie
I like this Movie called Southland Tales👫😎🚗🚙👍
How come I never heard of this til now(I was a senior back then)
And how come audio from it is circulating now
Going to see Southland Tales today at Row House Hollywood Theater in Dormont.
If you watched this movie and didn't like it, you weren't sufficiently high.
i remember watching this movie when it first came out on DVD, no way the supreme court judges would do something that stupid! but here we are...with roe vs wade.
Now this is Young Rock.
If you've never seen this movie, you should definitely never watch this movie.
uploading trailers for the real classics
The only thing I can really compare this movie to is like if Neil Breen got an astronomically large budget and did even more drugs.
The rock being scared and nervous don't seem right 🤣 part of trailer doesn't do him justice
It's actually part of his character as a result of past trauma. Johnson likes to take risks with his characters. Watch him in THE RUNDOWN - he has no problem with poking fun at himself and his image. Part of what makes him such a bankable actor.
Seriously the best movie :D
I just now found out about this movie. I need to watch it if it's anything like Donnie Darko was.
If only the movie this trailer sets up were the movie this trailer sets up.
@1:58 song name??
Forget myself by Elbow
Looked completely crazy weird back in 2006, nowadays it makes more sense, looks completely normal.
what is the song at 0:52?
Trying to find the same
Someone said save of multinational by the pixies uk version
Wave of Mutilation- Pixies
The Rock before steroids 😂
Dunkey brought me here
Matt D'Avella brought me here.
Opening To Southland Tales 2006 DVD
Why have I neverrrr heeeeard of this movie?! Now to find it. Where can I find this?
Weird how some movies feel so much like a hallucination, and Im not just talking about the trippy special effects.
One of the greatest movies ever made
Wtf?! Why this movie gets a Classic Trailer?!
How come I've never heard of this movie? Must of had limited realese in Canada.
Underrated
This film is way ahead of its time. I enjoy watching it. But there’s so many things I do not understand, I heard this is like 4 5 6, like Star Wars you know? I wish they did a 1 2 3 prequel or in order
The prequel are books, they catch you up to what is happening in the movie. They tried to summarize it in the first part of the movie but the books bring more clarity. Hope this helps ; )
@@KittyKittyCupcake yeah it would’ve been nice to see a film though
look at the size of The Rock in the clip and compare him to now....sure mate, I believe you are not on the juice..hahhahahahha
Yeah but he deliberately lost a lot of weight around this time to be taken seriously as a actor
Why haven't I ever heard of this movie until Sarah Michelle Gellar posted something on her Instagram..??
who from 2021? You want to compare what is happening with the movie? )
I didn't watch it but may you give examples of the similarities?
This is like a high school production of the Matrix but it has a real budget
steven shar how is it like a high school production of The Matrix?
@@stefanmovieflixtomasi With amazing lines like, "sciencetist predict that the future is going to be more futuristic."
@@stevenshar1233this movie is comedic and satirical I mean come on man you know Richard Kelly can write
I don't know why I like it, but like many films, it's not so much a question of why, but rather that you like it, knowing that it's good for you to see it. Although, at the risk of sounding pedantic, it's not for everyone. In fact, the first time I saw it, I got angry 'cause I didn't understand it and therein lies the mistake, trying to make sense of it.
it actually makes sense following the rules of physics! that why i didn't say anything when the giant mega zepplins are actually used LMFAO. when is tik tok gonna have that hit single "teen horiness is not a crime" 🤣 I mean you already have the *facist* UPU drones hovering overhead already
Howd I not know this existed?
Did cars really pork?
This is right before the Rock started snorting steroids. Lol
Facepalm and right before he started playing himself in every movie
Poke fun all you wish. He's playing cartoon characters in silly movies, playing with all the cool toys, having the time of his life and laughing all the way to the bank.
The critics panned this film but I loved it.
Critics are a load of bunk.
One of the weirdest movies I've never seen.
SmashEX Entertainment I couldn’t agree with you more. One of the worst movies of the holiday season of 2007. I would rather watch Grace is Gone or The Bucket List. Those were the best ones!
Thank you Vito
Why the rise of skywalker is a cinematic failure
This is such an insane movie
What's the song in the trailer?
Wave of Mutilation by the Pixies. There are actually two versions - both excellent. This one is the UK Surf version, there is also the original. It also appears in the movie Pump up the Volume with Christian Slater which I was where I first heard it many years ago.
@@jirikurto3859 The music in the second part of the video is "Forget Myself" by Elbow.
Interstate visas are coming,this is the way the world ends.
Happy 2022
Finally I've found you.
I'm glad that Wave of mutilation is used to not where is my mind though because this is the jam of all jams
Looks dope af.