Although "Tales You Lose" (a.k.a "Force Of Evil") has some interesting elements here and there, for the most part the movie isn't terribly interesting. First, the good stuff. The movie gets off to a good start by seemingly going in one direction, then suddenly going down another path. That caught my attention. The path the movie ends up doing down is interesting because it is more of a noir thriller than your typical spaghetti western plot, complete with an ending that isn't as happy as you might think. And actor John Ericson does manage to make a interesting protagonist that's unlike most spaghetti western heroes. It's a shame, however, that despite this good stuff, the movie plays out for the most part in a manner that is too talky and slow moving. A few more action sequences would definitely have helped, but also a leaner plot that would have moved along at a good clip. While I can see a few spaghetti western fans enjoying this genre entry for its unconventional touches, I think most will find it pretty drab.
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