Tanuccoon Fabled is one of those half-rate productions where the director goes to extremes to get a relatively simple point across. For instance, they establish within the first five minutes that Joseph, our hero, is extremely paranoid, but continue to demonstrate this fact repeatedly under ordinary circumstances throughout the movie. The movie continues in this vein as our unlikable hero continues to distance himself from friends until the ultimate conclusion.A second story, intertwined within the movie, is the fable of a wolf named Lupold and his encounter with a mean-spirited raven. The story has a shirt-tail connection to the movie and is a much more amusing tale. Throughout the movie, subtle images in the background reference the fable.Frankly, this is a movie where you hope it will get better as it goes along and eventually answer its questions, but Fabled does neither. Nor are there enough clues in the story to even establish details concerning the favor (including the relevant, why) or much else. It's basically lazy film-making that people often try to pass off as art. Although a number of the actors are good, certain reactions are completely unexpected, and ultimately you won't find yourself identifying with any of the characters, much less liking them.Fabled is strictly indy with its polarized audience. Some will justify its short-coming, despite that most of the problems lie within the script, while others will be annoyed as the story proceeds along a series of predictable turns.

goserthegosarian Why is this movie still not available on video.I saw this movie during the Austin Film Festival in 2002. Here it is three years later. What is going on? I didn't think it was that bad enough to get shelved. Actually, it was one of the better movies at the festival.I guess with no real stars in it, and nothing shocking, it slipped through the grate. Perhaps the filmmakers should have had more killing, or sex, it certainly had enough profanity.Too bad. Maybe it will make it's way to late night cable. That's really where it would play best. Late night mind fu**. Sometimes you find gems on late night TV.It's a shame that this fizzled out without even being given a chance, especially when there is so much crap out there getting every chance millions of dollars can buy.

franklylickme I had an ex-boyfriend who was about as jealous and paranoid as the guy in this movie. He didn't go kill anyone, but he was just as obsessive. So this really rang a bell with me. Unfortunately, it also made me hate the character. Still a good film. Be better for a rental than paying full theater price. Looking at the credits, I don't remember some of these characters. Was there a lot left on the cutting room floor, or did I miss it when I went to the bathroom?I give it a 10 for effort and about an 8 for results. 2 points off for hitting too close to my home.

no18ingsharpminor This is a very ambiguous movie, so if you're not one for figuring things out or thinking about a movie for a while afterwards than this isn't for you.A lot is intentionally left up to the viewer, including the ending.You really don't find out what the hell is going on, but that isn't the point. At least, I think that's not the point. Maybe THAT Is that the point?A real twister. Not because it has a twist or surprise ending, but because it leaves you questioning your own life.I give it - Overall Grade:A Story:B+ Acting:A Direction:A+ Visuals:A+