The Fall -- d: Tarsem Singh
 

Looks like Tarsem Singh has something new coming out

link

I've been wondering what the guy has been up to. Now I wasn't a fan of The Cell, storywise, but visually, I loved it. Can't wait to see this new one

Trailer:

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Looks like it's out in March, according to AICN.

That looks really, really good.

Can't wait.

= J

I've been waiting 8 freaking years for a new film by this director, so I can't wait to see this one finally. Why in the world has it been taking so long to get this film distributed? It looks fantastic.

Figured I'd bump this, the movie apparently comes out in limited release this Friday (May 9th, 2008).

The acting seems stiff, and the movie overall seems a bit corny and predictable, but it may be worth seeking out on the big screen for the obvious reason of... kickass visuals:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6007/93591409lt3.jpg

Spoiler'd for space:


Pretty much every shot in that damn trailer works as a still.

So does this mean you've seen it or is this just your impression from the trailer?

Just assumptions off the trailers, I over analyze everything. It could be fantastic for all I know (I really like The Cell despite its shortcomings).

To me this looks like if Alejandro Jodorowsky decided to direct an entry in the Cremaster series. In other words, I'll be seeing it. :)

A few more reviews popped up on rottentomatoes, all positive (did they do some tinkering with the movie?). The best damning praise I've seen in a while:

"It's the most glorious, wonderful mess put onscreen since Terry Gilliam's Brazil." - The Onion A.V. Club

Similarly,

"If the human details are often problematic, the IMAX-grade bombast, ceremonial camera, and Jodorowsky-esque eclecticism still combine for a singular spectacle." - Village Voice

david fincher and spike jonze producing? terry gilliam/alejandro jodorowsky-esque visuals? yep i'll be seeing this.

I just hope Roadside Attractions gives this a release outside of the major markets. To be honest, I think the only Roadside Attractions release Vegas has ever gotten was Super Size Me (for obvious reasons).

If Vegas gets the flick, I'll be first in line.

I just saw The Fall today and it's one of the best movies I've ever seen. It's like a dreamlike combination of The Adventures of Baron Manchuasen and Pan's Labyrinth directed by Alexandro Jodorowsky and Robert Altman. I haven't seen such a great recent film since The New World. I don't think I've ever seen such believable child acting as that little girl in The Fall. It's almost like she didn't know she was in a movie and was just acting normal.

Here's my top 20 favorite movie list now:
http://www.shompy.com/toddly6666/l43481_ukuk.html

A bunch of clips here: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809761972/video/7729892
The little girl is adorable.

I recently read an interview with Tarsem and he mentions that the girl (and possibly the rest of the cast) were never told that Lee Pace could actually walk (the assumption was that he was a legitimately injured or crippled actor), and it was essentially sprung on everyone as a big surprise late in filming. Thought that was pretty neat.

Can't wait to see this. Hope it gets a bit wider of a release.

Totally agreed, on several of your points, although I didn't quite think it was one of the best movies I'd ever seen. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it, the visuals were quite beautiful.

I see that it's only in 9 theaters 6 of which are here in LA.

I would see that as so.

I caught this today and was blown away. The story struck such a nice tone and stayed with it; sometimes these fairy tale movies tend to get too dark or serious, but I really like the way the story Roy was telling weaved in and out of reality. The girl was absolutely precious and perfect; she was a little girl through the whole movie without it turning her precocious or wise-beyond-her-years. The imagery was absolutely amazing; it reminded me a lot of Koyaanisqatsi and Baraka with the wide vistas that we've never seen before in any movies. This movie might be the one that forces me to get a Blu-ray player when it comes out on video.

I've heard too many bad things about this one.

How very insightful.

Like what?

One reviewer compared it unfavorably to the Wizard of Oz. Also, there were huge plot holes apparently. I haven't seen it I can't comment. I'm not hyping it like everyone else.

This one?: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/m...storyid=108783

That is a really jaded and cynical review. Fairy tales and stories of that nature aren't always supposed to be logical and sensical. If you liked Pan's Labyrinth, Brazil, Baron Munchausen, and Time Bandits most likely you will like this movie.

Yeah, that's the one! If that's the only bad one then I'll give it a chance.

Same here, in Moscow. It was in theaters for couple of weeks maybe several months ago and only on 3 or 4 screens. Due to be released on DVD in May in Russia.