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Kalifornia (1993) Reviews

Kalifornia (1993)
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This debut feature film from music video director Dominic Sena is a romp through the world of serial killing, which in its bleakness and moral bankruptcy looks backwards to Terrence Malick's Badlands and forward to Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers. Michelle Forbes plays hip, Mapplethorpe-esque photographer Carrie Laughlin, who wants to move to California for a fresh start. Her boyfriend, Brian Kessler (David Duchovny), is a writer who has an idea for a new book, a travel tome on the sites of serial murders. The two plan to go on a cross-country tour of the murder sites, with Brian writing the commentary and Carrie taking the pictures. But they need a couple to share the driving expenses; enter Grayce (Brad Pitt) and his girlfriend, Adele (Juliette Lewis, in a warm-up for her role in Natural Born Killers). Grayce is an ex-con looking to jump parole, while Adele is a childlike naïf. Soon the four are off to California, but the yuppie couple doesn't realize how close they are to their serial killer topic. It seems Grayce has murdered his landlord before their trip and bodies begin piling up disturbingly behind them as they make their way across the country. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, (more)
Director(s):
Dominic Sena
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Carol and David K.

I liked the movie very much, Brad in a very different role. I thought good acting by all. May be too violent for some, but not even close to "Saw". I would see again, but my husband would not.

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Laura O.

This is absolutely one of my favorite movies. Forget sexy mellow Brad Pitt. This is raw, uncut, rude, shrewd, and lewd Brad Pitt. It is actually very funny and very sad all at the same time. Watch it and you'll see what I mean. A truly original movie that I liked so much I bought it. Peeaaaacccches!

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Robert W.

Great movie, in some ways it is better than Natural Born Killers. While Pitt was very good, Juliette Lewis was outstanding in one of if not the best role of her career. Raw, intense, ground-breaking and extremely emotional, this movie and screenplay are top-notch.

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Patrick F.

Just watched this movie for the first time in 2012 and really enjoyed it. Brad Pitt is excellent and provides an "on the edge of your seat" performance.

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Betty W.

Seen it!!! About 20 times. Loved it. If anyone ever had doubts that pretty boy Brad could act, then they've never seen this movie. Love Juliette Lewis's gullible, innocent role in this too. It's just an awesome movie!

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Rose and Fred L.

WOW!!! What a great movie! Dark and very edgy. It takes you on quite a ride. The characters in this are easy to become involved and interested in and the acting unbelievably good!! A few heavy fight scenes but I even found those done so well that I was held by them. Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis were SO perfect at portraying these two sad and screwed up psychos. I was glued to my seat. It is provoking and leaves you a little what the...? Recommend,. for sure!!!

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Cynthia R.

we enjoyed it, brad pitt and julliette lewis were darkely entertaining

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Milton D.

Excellent acting, but much too violent, because of the serial killer.

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Sam W.

Good movie. Bad viewing experience. It's presented in what is commonly called Postage Stamp view. You will have a black border top, bottom & both sides. Had I known this in advance, I would have selected something else.

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Lisa L.

yuck

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    Carol and David K.

    I liked the movie very much, Brad in a very different role. I thought good acting by all. May be too violent for some, but not even close to "Saw". I would see again, but my husband would not.

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    Laura O.

    This is absolutely one of my favorite movies. Forget sexy mellow Brad Pitt. This is raw, uncut, rude, shrewd, and lewd Brad Pitt. It is actually very funny and very sad all at the same time. Watch it and you'll see what I mean. A truly original movie that I liked so much I bought it. Peeaaaacccches!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Robert W.

    Great movie, in some ways it is better than Natural Born Killers. While Pitt was very good, Juliette Lewis was outstanding in one of if not the best role of her career. Raw, intense, ground-breaking and extremely emotional, this movie and screenplay are top-notch.

    Yes   |   No

     
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