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Fallen
1998
A detective and his partner hunt for a serial killer. His killing pattern matches that of an executed killer.... Read more
| Starring | Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz |
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| Director | Gregory Hoblit |
| Genres | Thriller |
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Critics' reviews (5)
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This is a convoluted Omen-esque chiller from the director of Primal Fear, Gregory Hoblit. Denzel Washington gives a strong central performance as a Manhattan homicide detective pursuing a supernatural serial killer. The initial development of the tale is intriguing, with seemingly disparate strands of information gradually combining into the discovery of a vengeful ancient god. But the atmosphere is only fitfully scary because of writer/producer Nicholas Kazan's loose-ended, pretentiously unresolved script. While the best sequence has the evil spirit transferred by simple touch around police headquarters, it's the shock Revelations-inspired climax that makes the biggest impression — for being so outrageously daft.
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"...With the warmly engaging presence of Mr. Washington...and with a brooding and literate noir screenplay by Nicholas Kazan, FALLEN was directed by Gregory Hoblit with the same dark intensity of his earlier feature PRIMAL FEAR..."
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A supernatural thriller that offers little in the way of frisson; the Devil may have the best tunes, but he still has the worst films.
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29 out of 41 people found this review helpful
Spooky & very entertaining.
Together with Inside Man one of the two most original films in which the incredible Mr Washington has starred. Watch with an open mind!
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- younglochinvar from Prestatyn
- Posted 18 Sep 2007 19:01
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Being a big fan of Denzel Washington, I was more than happy to sit down and watch this film. From the get go the director took the viewer by the throat and ... more
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13 out of 14 people found this review helpful
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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29 out of 41 people found this review helpful
Spooky & very entertaining.
Together with Inside Man one of the two most original films in which the incredible Mr Washington has starred. Watch with an open mind!
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- younglochinvar from Prestatyn
- Posted 18 Sep 2007 19:01
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Being a big fan of Denzel Washington, I was more than happy to sit down and watch this film. From the get go the director took the viewer by the throat and ... more
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13 out of 14 people found this review helpful
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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
One to make you think.
Denzel Washington is always a highly watchable actor, and he is no different in this movie. His portrayal of the detective is credible and the whole movie takes... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
A supernatural thriller
It took me a little while to grasp what was going on but when I started to follow the plot I have to agree that it is compelling viewing.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Different
Not your usual serial killer type movie.
Enjoyed all the different twists to the story.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Time to watch a burner.
A very original and fab film, highly watchable and unusual. Denzel is on top form as a detective hunting down an evil and terrible serial killer.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Very Good.
very good film worth watching.It reminded me very much of a film called The Hidden.Obviously going to be a Fallen 2 sometime!!!.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Intelligent and thought-provoking
Denzil Washington is superb in this thriller. He can bring great vulnerablity to his performance, which just suits this clever mix between traditional serial-... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Well worth renting
You have to have an open mind to watch this film because it goes beyond the norm. If you don't believe in unseen forces then forget about renting this DVD ... more
Critics' reviews (5)
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This is a convoluted Omen-esque chiller from the director of Primal Fear, Gregory Hoblit. Denzel Washington gives a strong central performance as a Manhattan homicide detective pursuing a supernatural serial killer. The initial development of the tale is intriguing, with seemingly disparate strands of information gradually combining into the discovery of a vengeful ancient god. But the atmosphere is only fitfully scary because of writer/producer Nicholas Kazan's loose-ended, pretentiously unresolved script. While the best sequence has the evil spirit transferred by simple touch around police headquarters, it's the shock Revelations-inspired climax that makes the biggest impression — for being so outrageously daft.
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"...With the warmly engaging presence of Mr. Washington...and with a brooding and literate noir screenplay by Nicholas Kazan, FALLEN was directed by Gregory Hoblit with the same dark intensity of his earlier feature PRIMAL FEAR..."
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A supernatural thriller that offers little in the way of frisson; the Devil may have the best tunes, but he still has the worst films.
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Super-clean cop John Hobbes (Washington) unleashes evil spirit 'Azazel' when he sends a serial killer (Koteas) to the... read more on Time Out
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"...A stylish and expertly paced blend of autumnal atmosphere and compelling characterisation..."
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