It's not his life flashing before his eyes, but a wild metaphysical adventure that takes actor Dane DeHaan from the bottom of the lake and soaring up into the skies...
Everybody knows dumping a body in the LA River is a bad idea. It's paved. And shallow. But, using it as a place to set fire to bad memories, bad habits and bad vibes is very smart, indeed. Director Mark Pellington runs through memories and fears as only he can, mixing up film styles and references in a tricky way that's as easy to follow as a sharpened knife edge. If it feels a bit personal, well, maybe knowing that the star of the video is French actress Juliette Buchs — married to Cage The Elephant singer Matt Schultz — adds even more clues and resonance.
An abandoned city, a faceless gang and a man running for his life. Welcome to the latest dose of glorious triphop gloom from The Roots, who remind us that there's always a ray of hope in the end.
