Falling Up
Falling Up

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Falling Up

2009
Movie
98 min
English

A nursing student forced to quit school for family reasons winds up taking a job as a doorman in an elite apartment building in New York City, where he sparks to one of his residents.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Dave ReynoldsGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A struggling writer is hired to write the biography of a famous, but reclusive, actor. As he delves into the actor's life, he uncovers more than he bargained for, leading to a series of comedic and unexpected events. The writer must navigate the actor's eccentricities and his own personal life to complete the book and find his own inspiration.

Critical Reception

Falling Up received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable family comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.

  • Lacks the charm and wit to be a successful family comedy.

  • Ultimately a forgettable and disappointing cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Falling Up are scarce and generally unimpressive, with many viewers finding the film to be a generic comedy that fails to entertain.

Fun Fact

The film was developed by a production company that focused on family-friendly comedies, but it failed to gain significant traction upon its release.

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