But as things move along, it becomes clear that the truth is far more complicated.
However,The Salton Seatakes a whole other route.
One moment, it gives 100% grittyneo-noir vibeswhile exploring the story about a man haunted by his past.
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The next, its adark comedyfeaturing DOnofrio orchestrating twisted reenactments purely for his own amusement.
But somehow, it all works.
These movies have a mystery worth unraveling.
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Take Danny Parker whos introduced as a trumpet player lost in the drug scene.
As the film progresses, it begins to peel back the puzzle of his reality piece by piece.
All in all, its this unpredictability that keeps things fresh.
It isnt quite the kind of comedy where characters crack jokes or get into goofy hijinks.
However, the absurdity of most of the situations sneaks up on you.
One of the best examples is centered aroundPeter Sarsgaards character, Jimmy the Finn.
The intrigue here lies in the fact thatThe Salton Seadoes all this without losing sight of itstragic core.
It simply keeps a hold of the upbeat humor to keep the narrative from sinking into pure misery.
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