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Oakland pulses with the spirit of revolution inFreaky Tales.
We open on a fun, madcap story of friends band together to take down a Neo Nazi gang.
Then it shifts to two young lady rappers who aim to be the best.
Pedro Pascal in ‘Freaky Tales’eOne/Macro
A puzzling green glow permeates through the story, hovering over Oakland like an otherworldly entity.
Grainy footage, bold makeup and costumes, an inclusive soundtrack the film nails its period setting.
The grain filter echoes grindhouse films of the era.
Yet for all its slick style, the film lacks narrative substance to match.
Pascal delivers the strongest performance as a man choosing between his old life and his family.
Without these talented players embracing the commitment required, the film would crumble under its own ambition.
