Fall
"This is a story of fall: of falling into traps and for lies and scams, of falling in love and falling out of love, and of falling for your own lies and falling back into the old ways, spectacularly. Michelle enrols in a self-help course in the hope that she will make her married lover come to his senses and treats her right. When the chanting of positive self-affirmations – Peace! Friendship! Love! – descends into uncontrollable screaming and wailing, will the newly converted be able to see things in a new light or will she wrapped herself up in the shining armour of self-victimisation to keep her from hurting?"
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Plot Summary
Two adventurous friends, Hawk and Inglis, embark on a daring mission to climb the world's second-highest radio tower. Their goal is to make a statement, but their daring feat quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival when they become stranded at the summit with no way down. As they battle the elements and their own deteriorating mental states, their friendship is tested to its absolute limit.
Critical Reception
Fall garnered mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its tense atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the plot predictable and the film's motivations somewhat unclear, leading to a divided reception.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its claustrophobic tension and the dynamic between its leads.
- Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and underdeveloped character arcs.
- The film's suspenseful premise is its strongest asset, though execution is uneven.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a polarized experience, with many appreciating the suspense and the visual spectacle of the tower climb. However, a significant portion found the story lacking in originality and the characters' actions difficult to sympathize with, leading to disappointment.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the abandoned ghost town of Bodie, California, adding to its isolated and desolate atmosphere.
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