Kalifornia

Gramercy Pictures (I) | Release Date: November 3, 1993

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 142 Ratings

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Paramilitary400May 17, 2015

I totally agree with the review that Roger Ebert gave this movie. He rated the movie 5/5 and I couldn't agree more. Brad Pitt gives a flawless performance as a maniac. He and his girlfriend hook up with two others who
don't realize what kindI totally agree with the review that Roger Ebert gave this movie. He rated the movie 5/5 and I couldn't agree more. Brad Pitt gives a flawless performance as a maniac. He and his girlfriend hook up with two others who
don't realize what kind of a person he is. He has no conscience but he hides his true personality in order to blend in with everyone else. David Duchovny is also in this movie and all of the actors are first rate in the movie. Brad Pitt didn't receive much praise for this movie but this is one of his best roles. A thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.… Expand

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Rcavey92212Jul 15, 2020

Sadly this awesome little serial killer flick never got the release or the attention it deserved. Starring a sexy David Duchovny of X Files, Michelle Forbes, a hunky and psychotic Brad Pitt and a reliably great Juliette Lewis. It centers on aSadly this awesome little serial killer flick never got the release or the attention it deserved. Starring a sexy David Duchovny of X Files, Michelle Forbes, a hunky and psychotic Brad Pitt and a reliably great Juliette Lewis. It centers on a young couple writing a book about serial killers who decides to travel the country visiting famous murder sites and ends up travel sharing with an actual serial killer and his innocent girlfriend. The movie is stylishly made with gorgeous cinematography and a dread induced atmosphere. It all leads up to an unforgettable conclusion that's both intriguing and disturbing. It's a classic that's criminally underseen.

Budget: $8.5M
Box Office: $2.4M

8.75/10… Expand

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j30Feb 13, 2012

Dominic Sena's Kalifornia is entertaining to a point, but by the end of the movie you kind of wish the overacting and ridiculous plot twists would end.

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FilipeNetoMar 14, 2020

Amoral, surreal and brutal.

This film is a somewhat surreal story about a potential writer who decides to write about real crimes and serial killers. For that, he will visit the crime scenes with his photographer girlfriend and a bizarreAmoral, surreal and brutal.

This film is a somewhat surreal story about a potential writer who decides to write about real crimes and serial killers. For that, he will visit the crime scenes with his photographer girlfriend and a bizarre couple, who they arranged to share expenses: she looks like the dumbest and most needy creature on the planet and he is stupid, unhygienic and gross.

I think the film is a bit anti-climatic in that everything is quite evident and we get a clear idea of how things are going to go. It is obvious that Brad Pitt's character is going to be a murderer. Despite that, seeing Pitt is one of the biggest attractions here. He showed his talent perfectly, erasing his charm and becoming disgusting, repellent, stupid and so cruel that he impresses us. At her side, Juliette Lewis was fantastic in playing a naive, needy young woman with no education and a past of pain and abuse, but who sincerely loves the only man she thinks has treated her well. David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes bring sophisticated and creative characters to life, very different from their fellow travelers, and the interaction that arises between them, as well as the dual relationship of sympathy and disgust, are an essential part of the entire film. At this point, dialogues are essential.

The film is violent, has many graphic scenes and is not suitable for minors. When deciding on a somewhat amoral approach, where we are the ones who judge about the characters' character and attitudes, the film becomes strange for most people, as we are not used to it. A good photograph, good props and scenes, an interesting play of light and shadow and many dialogues make the film tiring for those who want only action and violence, but interesting for those looking for something more profound and even philosophical.… Expand

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HurQlezJul 25, 2019

A movie about traveling is only watchable because of Brad Pitt's performance.

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geewahJan 26, 2021

A road trip movie that takes a nasty turn.
Not bad, but not memorable either.

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