tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post8850695756611241726..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: 2013 Blind Spots Series: The Fall (2006)Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-68066983142260172632013-04-01T15:19:38.423-05:002013-04-01T15:19:38.423-05:00Naura, I was also stunned to learn that so many of...Naura, I was also stunned to learn that so many of the locations were actual places. The shots are so remarkable that I expected to learn that most of it was shot in front of a green screen. I agree that Roy and Alexandria are still interesting characters. It's just a case where virtually nothing can match up with that imagery. Thanks for the comment!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-44575851966673110382013-04-01T15:03:27.049-05:002013-04-01T15:03:27.049-05:00I came across this film a couple of years ago, whe...I came across this film a couple of years ago, when an acquaintance lent me a copy. I agree with the general perception - the visuals are mesmerising, yet the plot isn't strong enough to match the scenarios.<br />Despite that, Roy and Alexandria succeeded in making me care for them. Roy's suffering made me feel for him, and although his manipulation, the bond he created with that lovely girl got to me.<br />On the other hand, I'm a very visual person, so the film was a delight. I was mesmerised to learn such places exist on this very planet. The colours seemed unreal, and because of that it was really easy to get absorbed by Alexandria's imagination.<br />All in all, it was good enough to still remember it dearly and recommend it, and so visually impressive, I will never forget it.Nauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778768907540418544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-32170810666233818662013-03-26T20:02:07.395-05:002013-03-26T20:02:07.395-05:00I do think that if there are issues to identify, i...I do think that if there are issues to identify, it's with the story. Even so, I was engaged by the two main characters in this film, which kept it interesting even when we weren't in the fantasy sections. From what I saw in the trailers and heard from others, I expect that wasn't the case with Mirror Mirror. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-89289147981551670302013-03-26T19:58:39.867-05:002013-03-26T19:58:39.867-05:00No problem about the negative comment! I'm alw...No problem about the negative comment! I'm always interested to hear what others think about a movie, regardless on if they liked it or not. Feel free to keep posting them! Like I mentioned briefly in the review, it was a bit inconsistent for me, so I understand your issues with the story. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-19619398728634307072013-03-26T18:20:29.244-05:002013-03-26T18:20:29.244-05:00I do like this film though I think it is flawed at...I do like this film though I think it is flawed at times for its script. Still, it's a film that is filled with lots of visual beauty. Tarsem has a great eye for visuals but I think he needs someone who can help him create a story that is strong and engaging.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-15020312821248702232013-03-26T17:39:38.532-05:002013-03-26T17:39:38.532-05:00I saw The Fall very recently too and I agree that ...I saw The Fall very recently too and I agree that it is a visual masterpiece. I quite liked Alexandria as well but apart from that, wasn't a big fan of anything else. After some time, due to the lack of any interest in the story even visuals failed to impress me much. It felt like too much style over almost no real substance in it.<br /><br />It seems like every time I comment here, it's a negative comment. Sorry!! I will comment on something I like next time. :)SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-67575448584260600772013-03-26T15:09:03.100-05:002013-03-26T15:09:03.100-05:00Thanks Kate! I'm jealous that you got to see i...Thanks Kate! I'm jealous that you got to see it on the big screen at Ebertfest. I can't make it there this year for obvious reasons, but I'm hoping to go within the next year or two. With Tarsem, I haven't really been interested in seeing The Immortals or Mirror Mirror. That isn't a good sign, and from what I've heard, I'm not missing much. This might be a rare passion project for him that's the exception. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50094082098131554022013-03-26T14:17:25.765-05:002013-03-26T14:17:25.765-05:00Nice review, Dan! I love The Fall- I got to see it...Nice review, Dan! I love The Fall- I got to see it on a ginormous screen at Ebertfest a while back and it was breathtaking. At this point, I've begun to doubt whether Tarsem will ever match it for me, as his other films don't touch me in the same way the personal story at the center of this one does, but you're right- his visual style alone is enough of a reason for everyone to seek out this beautiful film.Kate Kulzickhttp://soundonsight.org/tv/noreply@blogger.com