"The true story was inspired by a false story." (One of a series of puzzling voice over statements which set the scene for Bad Tales).
There has to be something very thought provoking about a film you do not enjoy and yet you know is quite brilliant. For me Bad Tales is that film. It is a beguiling, contemporary Roman suburban tale, where I felt nothing but a voguer looking at three, sweat soaked families interact leaving their audience to step over the debris on the way out through the exits. It is reassuring to know the fable is not based on an actual event, but is a figment of the combined imaginations of the D'Innocenzo brothers (Boys Cry). Just maybe they have observed a menagerie of emotionally lazy parents who show love for their children in the same way they treat any triviality of life. We observe at very close quarters (close-up after close-up) examples of parenting we know has the potential to lead to unfortunate outcomes. Very unfortunate outcomes! The highlight of Bad Tales is the beauty and innocence of the children the brothers have created. The early scenes of beautiful young souls galivanting, laughing and coming of age in what seems like a world without complications has us hoping their world will be a virus that spreads to the adults. Hope being the key word here! 9GUMS for style, substance, message and art. 3GUMS for pure enjoyment.
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