Southland Tales (2007) movie poster

Southland Tales (2007)

"Have a nice apocalypse."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 52%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 40%, MC: 44) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionThrillerComedy

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Runtime
2h 25m
Country
Germany, United States of America, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.2/10 (592 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Dwayne Johnson as Boxer Santaros / Jericho Cane
Seann William Scott as Roland Taverner / Ronald Taverner
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Krysta Kapowski / Krysta Now
Mandy Moore as Madeline Frost-Santaros
Justin Timberlake as Private Pilot Abilene
Miranda Richardson as Nana Mae Frost
Wallace Shawn as Baron Von Westphalen
Bai Ling as Serpentine
It's divisive. Only 52% of audiences liked it based on 592 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 42%.
Overview
Set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star developing her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Southland Tales, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Southland Tales was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Southland Tales is a 2007 science fiction, thriller, comedy film directed by Richard Kelly. Set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia.

His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star developing her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. The film has been rated by 592 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Southland Tales delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Southland Tales (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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