Southlander

Released Mar 12, 2001

1h 25m

Comedy

Drama

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8 Reviews

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250+ Ratings

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A Los Angeles keyboardist (Rory Cochrane) meets eccentric characters while searching for his stolen synthesizer.

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here's the formula 4 here: original 'repo man' + 'pulp fiction'= this one

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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it was my second feature film

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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funny film for people with good taste in music and film

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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It's not much to look at cinematically or technically speaking, but the storyline and shot styles are actually pretty solid. The film looks like it was shot on a cheap DV camcorder, but what is on screen isn't bad. If you're a fan of the LA indie music scene, you'll definitely appreciate it more than others will, so it's not for everyone. There are some random moments, but that's an indie film for you; although pretty much every element in the film progresses the story along. If a better camera were used and it was lit better, it would actually be a really impressive film. All in all, a really fun film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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This is another one of my impulse buys. I got it on the internet. It was released...I don't even know when. October 2003, maybe? Anyway, it's not a very good movie. It's quirky but the storyline drags a bit in the middle. Beth Orton is beautiful and enchanting but she's in the movie for only a few minutes. Really the only reason I got the movie is because Beck is in it. Anyone who has seen him live knows that he is funny, satirical...I dunno. But he does a GREAT job playing an early-mid-nineties Beck. He's hilarious. Anyway, not too great but funny. Some familiar faces are in it too. Laura Prepon (of [i]That 70's Show[/i]) the guy who played Freddy "Boom-Boom" Washington on [i]Welcome Back Kotter[/i] and the crazy guy who stole Cameron's car in [i]Ferris Bueller's Day Off[/i]. If you see it in the video store and can't decide on anything, pick it up...If you're a big Beck fan...and don't blame me if you don't like it. Giant Robot factor: 10 familiar faces factor: 9 Hank Williams III factor: 10-4

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Yeah, so this was pretty terrible, but there's more than a few surprises, which makes watching, and even owning it completely worth it :) Then again, I know I'm incredibly biased, but what can I say? Oh, and it was random enough to remain entertaining throughout, which also works in its favor.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Steve Hanft

Director

Rory Cochrane

Chance

Rossie Harris

Ross Angeles

Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs

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Richard Edson

Thomas

Gregg Henry

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

Seems like the product of someone who has hit the bong a few too many times.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 23, 2003

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Steve Hanft ... shot Southlander on digital video for what looks like $99.99. But who needs a big budget when you have a quirky script, an energetic cast and a soundtrack that features Union 13, the Blondes, Future Pigeon and Omega Man?

Rated: 3/4

Sep 26, 2003

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

Southlander does have enough energy and wit to make a solid music video. But that leaves us with about 80 minutes too many.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 26, 2003

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Apollo Guide

Rated: 75/100

May 13, 2005

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Jon Lap

Apollo Guide

Hanft captures the goosy, roach-of-a-joint lifestyle pressed upon fledgling musicians in underground circles of L.A. and other urban blights.

Rated: 75/100

Oct 2, 2003

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TV Guide

The more interested you are in seeing Beck, Orton and others -- including the late jazz luminary Billy Higgins -- outside the context of music videos, the more rewarding you'll find it.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 26, 2003

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Synopsis

A Los Angeles keyboardist (Rory Cochrane) meets eccentric characters while searching for his stolen synthesizer.

Director: Steve Hanft
Screenwriter: Steve Hanft, Rossie Harris, Bob Stephenson
Production Co: Propaganda Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 12, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 25m