More than that, though, its got finesse and style.
Boden and Fleck get really creative with the narrative, especially.
The story itself is indeed freaky, though it could have gone a lot further in that regard.
Does the film tie all its stories together?
Yes, but only loosely.
But it might be Ellis who steals the show as Sleepy, thekung fu-fightingall-star basketball player.
Hes equally charismatic and lethal.
Freaky Talespremiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is playing in theaters on April 4.
Freaky Tales is a historical drama based on true events written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film explores the real and often weird events that occurred in Oakland, California, in 1987 through four interconnected tales of the lives of those in the city - from music to romance and beyond.
