Reviews

It starts out decent enough and has some strong performances.. but as a huge fan of rock music and the LA scene in the 70s... this just didn't live up... the look and feel was flat and felt low budget (but I'm almost certain it was not). There is some good music in here but the behind the music vibe for a fictional band always felt off to me and is overused. Actors in their 20s/30s playing senior citizens also was a bit much for me to take.

Riley Keough gives a strong performance. I wish the role was a little more complex on the page. It all followed a familiar and not too satisfying arc for me. Sam Claifin was solid too. And always great to see Tom Wright. The rest of the cast did not make an impression.

Here we have a movie with a big heart and deep soul. Daveed Diggs is fantastic in this. A great role for him and he delivers a powerhouse performance. I've seen him in other stuff, but not enough to match his talents. What's up Hollywood?

Rafael Casal was also a revelation. The kind of performance that made me race to imdb to see what else he's done. Unfortunately, not enough. He looks to me like a real talent. A natural on camera. He's got raw anger and emotion down and also delivers the humor and is very good with words.

It's a movie that handles its subject matter: race and racism, police brutality and gentrification with real grace. It all goes down in a very easy, and found myself wanting to watch again and share with all my friends. Go see it!

If that headline grabbed you to you, then this is very likely a movie you will enjoy. I went into this with low expectations and soon found myself sucked all the way in.

The story is set on the Texas/Mexico border, but seems like most of it was shot in Italy.. with a mostly Italian cast... One prominent character is dubbed...Half of the time we are in a small, dusty Southwest town and the other half is spent in a mental institution.

It's not a Spaghetti Western or a giallo exactly, but it certainly has that vibe... and that's a vibe I really dig. There are also elements here from the psychological noir, sci-fi, horror, crime and thriller genres... not a blend you see everyday.

Emile Hirsch is terrific in this, the best I've ever seen him in a low budget movie. He's quite likable and surprisingly funny.

The sense of humor, in the screenplay and in Emile's performance, really elevate this and made it a very fun watch for me and my wife.

Tatjana Nardone is also a standout. I hadn't seen her in anything before but I'm sure that will change. The script is full of good twists and reveals that we didn't see coming. And it builds and builds to a really fun third act and finale.

So if you're in the mood for a low-fi, Memento-style mindbender with a sense of humor, then look no further!