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Plot Summary
Lucinda Price, a dark and broken-hearted teenager, is sent to Sword and Cross, a reform school for troubled teens. There, she finds herself drawn to Daniel Grigori, a mysterious and brooding boy. Their intense connection is complicated by the presence of Cameron Briel, another student who also seems captivated by Lucinda, leading to a dangerous love triangle set against a backdrop of supernatural secrets.
Critical Reception
Fallen received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the execution uninspired. While some appreciated the romantic elements and the performances of the lead actors, the film was often criticized for its lack of originality and its failure to live up to the potential of its source material.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a familiar plot and uninspired direction.
Lead actors Zoey Deutch and Lusi M uevo deliver earnest performances that are undermined by the weak script.
The supernatural romance elements fail to generate significant intrigue or emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the romantic storyline and the actors involved, while others found the plot to be cliché and the pacing to be slow. The film's fantasy elements were not universally embraced.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the first book of the young adult fantasy series of the same name by Lauren Kate, which was published in 2009.
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