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Fallen (1998)
Rate:
8
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1/24
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Fallen is a well-made supernatural thriller that features a strong performance by Denzel Washington.
When Elias Koteas' character was being gassed in the chamber, I was immediately reminded of
The First Power, giving me a
good idea of what the story might be about, but it's a better movie, even as compared to
Shocker. Over time, the
locations kept confusing me as the setting seemed to take place in Philadelphia, but I knew it didn't.
Instead of Lou Diamond Phillips, it's Denzel Washington who tries to figure out what's going on, and he gets better,
acting-wise. Logic is held consistent throughout. However, a couple of scenes can be safely removed. One is when Hobbes had a
conversation with Jonesy at the precinct while he's bagging his own gun for evidence. It's pointless. Two is asking the nun what the
word "apocalypse" meant. Come on, do the filmmakers want to tell me that after doing his research Hobbes still doesn't know?
By the way, spiders are animals. Hence, Hobbes' plan will have failed at the end despite the cat coming out of the
house. Birds and squirrels can be also found in the woods. Hence, Azazel shouldn't have any issues going from one host to another
through them. That being said, Fallen is a frustrating movie, and in order to beat the evil spirit, it's probably going
to have to be done in Antarctica just like how it happened in The Thing.
All in all, Fallen is worth watching for Denzel Washington who gives a top ten performance of his career.