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It is very clear what Pelayo De Lario strives for his film Tales of Babylon. It was written and directed by the young director Tales of Babylon is a crime comedy that is very much like any other movie you’ve seen in the past, revolving around shady criminals who eventually find each other in a complicated third act. At least the director recognizes this and does not go for anything else. There are no attempts to change the rules, no new experiments with the genre. He finds himself building a generic storyline that is good enough for him to realize his vision. Anything else? Not necessary.

The director makes an early reference to Tarantino’s crime fiction in a kind of self-introduction scene Canvas novela very obvious inspiration for him Tales of Babylon. The joke runs dangerously far too long, but the punch line is extremely funny and ultimately works. There’s a crystal-clear self-awareness that allows the film to move effortlessly back and forth between comedy and drama without forcing the story to new constraints, new characters, or awkward twists. Tales of Babylon It’s predictable in its own way, but De Lario reveals the most effective surprise early on. You’ll find out when an irregular character appears and turns the tables. The film tells the story of a group of London criminals who take part in a mission that eventually brings them together. I won’t spoil it for you anymore.

But Lario writes and insists that the genre’s sense of appeal is exaggerated. It doesn’t filter out anything and Tales of Babylon it will be a long tale that becomes boring at times and relies on reckless steps to resolve. The film has too much fat and unnecessarily plays too long (121 minutes). You can edit out the plots of secondary characters and nothing happens.

No question Tales of Babylon looks good. It has a certain texture that the crew behind the film appreciates. In that regard, De Lario has grown noticeably since his last game, which was not one of my favorites. You can see that crime dramas are more his area because of how good his screenwriting is. Even if the film could be cut, this excess comes from the middle sections, which does not really help the story progress.

Once again, you can see what the writer/director is up to, and this should be celebrated if only because he reaches his goal with confidence and story logic. There is nothing to question in the story because all the elements fit. But considering Lario’s short career, it’s an admirable achievement. After Tales of Babylon, we can’t help but be excited for what’s to come. I just hope it gets rid of the excess: The clearest example is when the film’s resolution is devoted to westerns. Due to a clash of criminals, they got into a warehouse. They all point their guns at each other, and De Lario plays and plays with their facial expressions and close-ups that resemble spaghetti westerns. One is enough, but De Lario teases the shark with his attempt at comedy.

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