Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, Justine Waddell
2006
In 1920s Los Angeles, a bedridden patient in a hospital captivates a young girl with a fantastic tale of heroes, myths, and villains on a desert island.
Tarsem Singh's 'The Fall' is a visually arresting narrative that diverges from the hard science fiction and existential literature that typically populate my library. The film's use of allegory and its exploration of storytelling as a means of coping with reality offer a refreshing departure from the logical and structured narratives I usually favor. The film's aesthetic is a feast for the eyes, with each frame meticulously crafted to resemble a painting, which, while not my usual preference, is intellectually stimulating in its own right. The narrative, though whimsical, invites a philosophical inquiry into the nature of escapism and the human condition.
