Pawn Shop Chronicles
Director: Wayne Kramer
Actors: Paul Walker, Norman Reedus, Elijah Wood
PlotIn a small Southern town, a pawn shop becomes the focal point for an outlandishly bizarre series of events that intertwine the lives of its patrons. The narrative is split into three distinct but interconnected stories, each linked by items from the pawn shop. The first tale revolves around a desperate man searching for his abducted wife, after discovering her wedding ring in the pawn shop. This discovery sets him on a frantic and darkly comedic journey filled with unexpected twists.
The second story follows a group of meth-addicted white supremacists who stumble upon a rare and valuable item at the pawn shop, which they believe will finance their big break. Their plan, however, spirals out of control, leading to unintended and hilariously grim consequences. Meanwhile, the third narrative strand involves a struggling Elvis impersonator who, upon visiting the pawn shop, finds a piece of memorabilia that he thinks will rejuvenate his faltering career. However, his quest for fame takes a dangerously absurd turn. Each story, marked by a blend of dark humor and tragic elements, showcases the peculiar destiny that the pawn shop items trigger for their new owners.
Writers: Adam Minarovich
Release Date: 18 Jan 2014
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Pawn Shop Chronicles' mixes bizarre tales with uneven execution, strong cast, and decent Blu-ray quality.
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