Thursday 30 October 2008

Film Review: The Fall

Good points:
The story is unique and compelling, great performances especially from the 11 year old Catinca Untaru. The set and cinematic shots are often incredible.

Bad points:
for some people the direction may appear a bit arty, as well it doesn't always spoon feed the audience the story so if your looking for something that you don't have to think about, your going to be lost.



Full Review:

Despite being a few years old now The Fall has only been released here in Ireland this month, and if your around Dublin and want to head over the Iffy to see it. your to late it's finished showing, but you'll get to enjoy the Horrorthon instead. (horrorthon has also ended.. so best of luck)

The Fall is really two stories. The first where a little girl in a hospital and comes across a friendly looking guy on a hospital bed, they become friends. The man in the bed (who appears to have been crippled in some way) begins telling her a story about a band adventurers including the trademark characters such as a bandit and an explosives expert, also including some less likely heroes such as Charles Darwin. In this story the reality of the hospitalised man is reflected very cleverly and in a way which greatly entertains his new friend. Knowing this, he makes a deal with her to continue the story in return for her help in getting him some pain medication...

The story progresses at a palatable pace with perfectly placed pieces of dialogue to make you laugh just as you thought you should cry.

if i was to rate it... 89%

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