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The Falls (1980)

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Reviews Counted: 5

Fresh: 4

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 7.5/10

Genre: Dramas

Director: Peter Greenaway

Director: Peter Greenaway

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The film is deranged and hypnotic.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
10/22/07
Dennis Schwartz
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The Falls turns cinema into a puzzle or game—one that Greenaway continues to play, with increasing indifference to the amusement of lesser minds.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
07/05/07
Nathan Lee
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The Falls is as unique as any film ever made.

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04/21/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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Its value as cinema is, it goes without saying, iffy, but it's a perfect party movie

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03/02/06
Christopher Null
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01/26/06
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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
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03/15/03
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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Greenaway's punning and deadpan humour underscore the futility of this project.

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03/14/03
Shane Burridge
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