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The Falling
Karis (Nicole Oliver) is a clothing store owner who picks up a handsome music executive, Lars (Christopher Shyer), in a bar and immediately engages him in some very hot sex that leads to an ongoing physical relationship. One morning Lars encounters Morgan (Rob Lee) in Karis' kitchen; Morgan is her future ex-husband and a policeman with a violent temper who begins a campaign of intimidation to make Lars stop seeing Karis. But wait: 30 minutes into the movie the point-of-view changes to Morgan's, and we see he's not such a bad guy after all and that Lars is the hot-tempered villain. But wait: 30 minutes later the point of view switches to Karis, and it turns out that she hasn't been completely honest about things. Whose story is the real one?
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Plot Summary
In 1969 England, a young woman named Kitty returns to her boarding school after a period of mental illness. As she tries to reintegrate, she experiences strange fainting spells. These episodes coincide with unsettling events at the school, raising questions about the nature of her illness and the secrets held within the institution's walls.
Critical Reception
The Falling received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and performances, others found its narrative progression to be slow and its central mystery somewhat convoluted. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performance.
Criticized for a plot that felt underdeveloped and a slow pace.
Some found the psychological elements compelling, while others felt they were not fully realized.
Google audience: Audiences were somewhat divided on 'The Falling.' Many appreciated the film's attempt at a psychological thriller with a strong female lead, finding it atmospheric and thought-provoking. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the film was too slow, the plot lacked clarity, and the resolution was underwhelming, leading to disappointment.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in 1969 was chosen to reflect a period of social and cultural upheaval in Britain, mirroring the internal turmoil experienced by the characters.
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