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Fallen
One night, Matiss Zelcs, an employee of the Latvian national archive in Riga, notices a woman on a bridge. After passing by her without preventing her suicidal fall into the depths, a sensation of failure and guilt changes his life. He cannot forget her. Driven by a feeling of remorse and the fever of illusion, he roams through the city night and day looking for traces of her existence. This journey through the tumult of his conscience leads him deeper into his own loneliness and the depths of his soul, as he gets more and more entangled in the destinies of the woman and of the people who were attached to her. He finds himself confronted with the pain of yearning and guilt, the cruelty of love and desire, and the search for forgiveness, release and salvation.
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Plot Summary
A police officer is framed for a crime and must go undercover to expose a corrupt system. He teams up with an unlikely ally to clear his name and bring down the real perpetrators.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Fallen' received mixed reviews. While Jackie Chan's signature action sequences and comedic timing were often praised, the plot was frequently criticized for being predictable and convoluted. Some critics also noted a decline in the quality of his fight choreography compared to earlier films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Jackie Chan's entertaining stunts and humor.
Criticized for a weak and convoluted storyline.
Fight scenes are present but not as innovative as in previous Chan films.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found 'Fallen' to be an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, action-comedy. Viewers appreciated Jackie Chan's presence and the expected level of physical comedy and action. However, some felt the plot was a bit too formulaic and lacked the freshness of his earlier works.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Protector' but was retitled 'Fallen' for its international release, likely to distinguish it from a 2005 film of the same name.
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