Fallen | | Cast : | Denzel Washington, John Goodman | | Director : | Gregory Hoblit | | Studio : | Turner Home Video | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Widescreen | | Released Date : | January 16, 1998 | | DVD Released Date : | June 07, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 01, 2005 | | Summary | sympathy for the devil | Content
 | a terrifying film that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering who's got the evil in 'em! There's plenty to enjoy here: Satanic scriptures and ancient languages; superb lead acting; hauntingly gorgeous and talented supporting actress...I could go on and on. I didn't even mention how good and convincing Donald Sutherland is.
I am normally not a big fan of Denzel and the roles he chooses; but he's great in this film. It reminds me a little of Sandra Bullock, who has been in so many duds before landing the role in Crash. This is a stand out role for a man not associated with "horror."
This is sure to be a classic in the realm of thriller/suspense/horror. It is exciting, mesmerizing and full of suspense! |
| Rating | | | Date | July 30, 2005 | | Summary | This is a review about a movie I seen | Content
| I really liked this movie. I think it is just great. I recomend you see it. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 17, 2005 | | Summary | "But I'm still having fun! Aren't you still having fun?" | Content
| This turned out to be a real sleeper of a film, one that came in for criticism because of it's uncharacteristic approach, and the very subtle acting of Denzel Washington, who plays Detective John Hobbes in an understated, almost self-effacing manner. But the truth is that it is unusually good, and manages to build that dark uneasiness which marks the best in the occult genre without any use of the gruesome or overly dramatic scenes. This is an actor's film and one that deserves more recognition.
John Hobbes is an honest cop with a knack for bringing in killers, and the film opens with Hobbes attending the execution of Edgar Reese, a serial killer with a poisoner's MO. But Reese dies unrepentant, challenging Hobbes in ancient Aramaic. And shortly thereafter, Hobbes and his partner Jonesy (John Goodman) find that the killings have started up again, almost as if Reese had never gone to prison.
Gradually Hobbes realizes that this is far more than a copycat. One killer is killed by another, there is writing on walls and victims, and a series of clues lead to another cop's suicide, 30 years earlier. That cop's daughter, Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz) is a theologian, and bit by bit Hobbes realizes that there is something supernatural in the crimes. A fallen angel, Azazel, is shifting from body to body, wreaking havoc as he goes, and he has Hobbes firmly in his sights.
Azazel wants to bring Hobbes down, ruin his reputation as a policeman, and destroy his life. Hobbes must find a way to destroy Azazel, but the angel seems unstoppable and unafraid. Eventually from information garnered from Milano and her father's books, he forms a plan, and the film starts down its path to an unexpected and unnerving conclusion.
Directory Gregory Hoblit manages to keep the acting balances so that everyone from Washington as detective to David Sutherland's character acting as his lieutenant seems at their best. John Goodman, who has the job of playing to different personalities does almost steal the show. But the entire cast has to manage Azazel's shifting persona, and they manage to do this without every making the switches seem artificial. The viewer will come to feel that there is an unembodied persona out there whose intent is utterly maleficent. This is a surprisingly compelling film for one that avoids the splash of Exorcist or Seven. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 06, 2005 | | Summary | Spooky! | Content
| I have loved this movie since the first time I saw it. Well written and unique. One of the best movies of itz kind! I get CHILLS down my spine every time I hear "Time is on my side." This is a MUST-BUY movie!! Get it today! You will not regret it! |
| Rating | | | Date | May 26, 2005 | | Summary | An Example of How EVIL Walks,Talks & Eats Like US! | Content
| Now that's a Significant Story! No Matter the movie or the role DENZEL "Always Deliver!" Thanks To Gregory Hoblit, This is a True Psychological Thriller. It Kept me in Suspense! Gregory again thanks 4 letting Hobbs/Denzel & Gretta M./Embeth remain just close friends! I believe that was Relevant in order to show
the great amount of Respect that they had 4 each other!
Great Job (Gabriel C.) he played Denzel's mentally challenged
Brother! Gabriel's Character was so Docile & Innocent that I felt Terrible when he passed (At Least he went in Peace)! I wanted to SLAP Greta when she was being so Damn Naive, after John told her about AZAZEL. I Appreciated John Goodman's part of
FALLEN... Although they faced Tragedy, John Goodman Delivers a Sense of Humor to it all.
What the F**k was Donald Sutherland's Problem? Other than Guilt,Ignorance & Arrogance, What else did he have to Hide? I was most pleased after Jonesy/Goodman Popped his stupid-ass in the head (He was Precisely Useless)! John Hobbs died in Vain at the end because the Evil found it's way back 2 Society... And it
will remain really until GOD is Ready for JUDGEMENT!!!
***"DENZEL you are" the American Dream Brother God Bless & STAY SEXXY 1 Love*** |
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