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The Fall
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R,1hr 57min
Released:
May 9, 2008
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Roadside Attractions
Synopsis: Visually minded filmmaker Tarsem Singh returns to the director's chair for the first time since The Cell (2000) with this psychologically complex tale of a hospitalized paraplegic with a curious knack for storytelling. Unable to free himself from his sterile confines, the immobile patient's deepest fears form the basis of a dark story that he shares with his young companion -- a little girl who visits his room as she recovers from a nasty fall. As the eerie tale unfolds, reality and fantasy gradually ... Full Synopsis
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Jason Buchanan
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A majestic tale of heroism and revenge; a soulful story of heartbreak and friendship; and a heartfelt love letter to the nameless, thankless souls who risk their lives to make cinema truly spectacular, Tarsem Singh's long-awaited follow-up to The Cell manages to be many things at once, while never feeling as if it's overreaching its scope. It's an impressive feat to create a film that is both lavishly ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Roy Walker
Alexandria
Nurse Evelyn/Sister Evelyn
Luigi/One-Legged Actor
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