The Fall

There isn't much I can add to the many positive reviews here by way of recapping the plot, so I will only comment upon the sheer beauty of this wonderful, unusual film. You simply must see it on Blu-ray, on as large a screen as possible*. I was mesmerized by it. Add to the stunning visuals the thoroughly heartwarming performance of little Catinca Untaru, and you have one of the most charming, yet mind-blowing, films I've ever seen.

*I had the pleasure of watching it thusly on my Model C 106 HDtv format Mw Manual Pull Down Screen via my PlayStation 3 80GB and Panasonic PT-AE900U Home Theater Projector -- a hi-def video setup that cost me under $2k. You will, of course, still need to spring for an appropriate audio setup.

The Fall is a visually stunning movie with the charm and wonder of a fairy tale. The cinematography is amazing, and the cast is excellent. The story is simple but the subtle wit and wonderful visuals really make up for it. I highly recommend this movie!

The pure imagination in the storytelling, acting and cinematography gripped me like not many movies do. This is my new favorite film. I highly recommend it.

The Fall is stunning not only for it's epic visual style but also for it's intimate emotional scenes. Lee Pace and Cantinca Untaru provide the heart of the story as patients at a California hospital who become friends. Pace's character Roy spins a fascinating yarn for the young Alexandria (Untaru) as he tries to gain her trust. The scenes of the "bandit" story showcase director Tarsem's signature work with color and landscapes. All-in-all the film is delightful, with it's unexpected touches of humor and whimsy and the completely unaffected performance by Untaru.

Magnifico! A most beautiful phantasy story around a 'real life' hospital friendship of a 5 year old immigrant girl (the 'actress' is from Romania, her movie script family seems to be Bulgarian (?)) and a suicidal injured stuntman in California during silent movie times. The man tells the girl stories, which drag them both into colourful adventures all over the world and which get more and more mixed up with events in the hospital and the friends' real life. A major source of charm is the little girl Alexandria's cute immigrant English. (is not gibberish! is English!)
I did not expect to like the film so much; my daughter convinced me that I needed to watch it by pointing out that Darwin and Wallace have parts in it and that it is partly set in Bali. Among other photogenic locations.