The Fall
(2006)
Starring: Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru
The Fall is a diamond in the rough, a movie that has gone unnoticed in my film search until now. I was extremely impressed and fascinated by the expansive imagery in the film. A wash of starkly contrasting colors and sweeping landscapes, The Fall seeks to blur the line between dreams and reality. The story is birthed as an escapism effort by the emotionally and physically wounded man who spins the "tall tale" that morphs into more of a heroic epic than a fairytale. This story is fraught with symbolism that serves as an allegory to the painful existence of the man creating the mystery. We see it unfold from the eyes of a little girl avidly soaking up the story, as well as being introdued to the true facts that translate into the beautiful fiction. Some parts of this film were overly theatrical and came off a bit cheesy, but any criticisms are quelled by the impeccable visuals. Overall, a movie i would highly recommend.
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