Most anthology films go out of their way to provide a reason for the sampler selection of stories. The Argentinean feature “Wild Tales” cuts out the middle man and delivers titular narratives of disaster, frustration, and love without explanation. It’s a mixed bag but the movie covers a lot of ground, attempting to disorient viewers with disparate perspectives on the humiliations of the world. Some of it is funny, most of it is puzzling, but when writer/director Damian Szifron locks into the weirdness of the moment, stacking coincidences and playing with puzzled reactions, “Wild Tales” finds a welcome shot of mischief. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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