Tarsem Singh’s The Fall

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