Freaky Tales | Film Review

 

A group of people from different walks of life connect through one explosive night in Oakland, California, 1987.

Usually when I say I go into a film blind, I've at least had a glance at the premise and/or cast list to see if I'd actually be interested in it. This film is one that I truly went into completely blind. I knew Pedro Pascal was in it, but that was it - no idea what it was about, no idea who else was in it, I watched it completely on a whim.

Even though I had no expectations, because I didn't hear many people talking about it I didn't expect that I would love it so much.

But I absolutely loved this film.

It was really engaging from the first second on screen. I was completely locked in. Which was really fun because it's not often I love a film from so early on.

One of the best things about the film was the soundtrack. It was perfect for the time period and worked perfectly in each scene.

It's rare to have a film with more than one separate storyline where you're equally invested in them all. It feels like 4 separate films in the best way, and it's really fun when they do connect here and there.

I loved the stories because I loved all the characters and wanted to spend more time with each of them.

The story was told in a really unique way. I especially loved the cartoon sequences and elements of magical realism.

My only gripe with the film was how it ended, and the fact that the last part was focussed on characters that we hadn't spent much time with. The first three stories were enough for me to love the film, but I really wish the fourth had been a combination of them coming together, rather than the fourth story. It didn't grab me as much as the first three.

Overall, despite the ending I thought the film was great. It took me by surprise in the best way, I was completely invested and I'd definitely recommend it!

8/10