Let's preface this trailer with a word of caution: do not expect the images contained within the trailer to make a bit of sense. That being said, now we can proceed:
Now, even though none of that really matched up, wasn't it incredible? From the down-tempo version of "Wave of Mutilation" to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a pimp, there's no frame of that trailer that doesn't scream out to be watched. That it doesn't get any closer to telling anyone what the hell the film's actually about is only important if you think that's still somehow relevant.
Southland Tales is Richard Kelly's follow up to the cult classic Donnie Darko, which premiered at last year's Cannes to wildly mixed reviews. Of course, wildly mixed reviews is just what makes Kelly such an interesting filmmaker and the ambitious feel of even the trailer makes it interesting to follow. From this, things look just as likely to become a contemporary American Weekend as a colossal mess, but at least it would be the prettiest mess in years.
The film is still slated for release on November 9.
Related links:
Paste on the film's production history
Southland Tales' website
The Donnie Darko website
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