(Edits are listed in the comments)DISCLAIMER: I do not own Southland Tales. All rights go to Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Movies & Shows, Arrow Video US and Fanatik Film - E, Wild Bunch SA, NAN Films LLC. I do not claim ownership of any part of this film or any of the material used. This is a fan production/edit, is not monetized and as such, it falls under the principle of fair use. All trademarked and copyrighted licenses are property of their respective owners. Fanedit is only legally viewed by those who own the source material (original films) and is not to be distributed for profit or other personal gain.

This is a fan-production and is not for profit or commercial use or monetized in any way. All trademarked and copyrighted licenses are property of their respective owners, especially Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Movies & Shows, Arrow Video US, and Fanatik Film - E, Wild Bunch SA, NAN Films LLC.

SYNOPSIS: This is the story of Boxer Santaros, and his journey down the road not taken. Set in the slight future, Boxer Santaros (played by Dwayne Johnson) becomes caught in the struggle for political power, love, and ultimately his own existence, in this darkly humored, sci-fi thriller. With an ensemble cast including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Seann William Scott, “a beautiful nightmare” is the tale of greed, deception and what happens when egos meddle with the 4th dimension. This is the way the world ends. Not with a whimper, but with a bang….. and a handshake.

INTENTION: On a budget of 16 million, Southland Tales only grossed $374,743 at the box office. First screened at the Cannes Festival with a runtime of 2hr 34min, it was then heavily edited down in scenes, plot and tone into a 2hr 20min theatrical release. While many people praised director Richard Kelly’s vision, both versions were universally panned by audiences and critics. I found that to be a travesty, so I set out to right that wrong.

There are some great scenes, great actors, and an excellent score in Richard Kelly’s Southland Tales, but both versions (Theatrical and Cannes cut) were commercial failures that get lost in the epic scope and story. There were too many characters and plot points not properly fleshed out. There was even a three-part prequel graphic novel that was supposed to provide insight (it did not). I think what Southland Tales needed to reach any commercial success was a 3rd edit. This Chrispy Edit, now titled “a beautiful nightmare” is that edit. It combines all the soul of the 2hr 34min Cannes cut with all the best scene improvements of the 2hr 20min Theatrical cut, and combines them into a perfectly delicious 1hr 48min movie that earns your time and hopefully pays off a few emotional arcs.

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