Tarsem Singh’s The Fall
Posted by Ross Rosenberg
I’m not exactly sure what to think of this trailer, to be honest. My trepidation stems from Singh’s first film, The Cell, a movie whose arresting visuals were wrapped around a vapid plot and horrendous acting. It is a stunning example of the music video as feature film. His newest effort, eight years later, seems to be in much the same vein. The story is that of a young girl who, while recovering after breaking her collarbone, meets a bedridden man who tells her fantastical stories that reflect his deteriorating mental state. He also uses them as a bribe in order to get her to steal pharmaceuticals for him. In all it doesn’t seem as though much has changed. I have no doubt that The Fall will be gorgeous but one wonders if Mr. Singh shouldn’t just set the damned thing to music and be done with it.
Tarsem Singh’s The Fall Trailer [YouTube] : TickleBooth
Categories: Insanity, Movies, Trailers
Posted at 4:19 pm on March 5, 2008
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So it’s basically Tarsem’s version of Peter Greenaway’s version of The Princess Bride?
Comment by hhaller — March 6, 2008 @ 11:40 am
I’m looking forward to it. The Cell’s story was terrible, but mostly because it was scifi that wasn’t really very well thought out so nothing made sense. I think this one could avoid that problem. Also, no Jeniffer Lopez, so, the acting shouldn’t have as many problems.
It’s not a sure bet, but I’ll definitely keep an eye on it.
Comment by etho — March 6, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
It’ll be fabulous when I’m drunk.
Comment by Jilder — March 7, 2008 @ 8:11 am
Are you sure this movie is no good? It sure LOOKS good.
Comment by Mogo the Mugger — March 9, 2008 @ 11:29 pm