Fallen (1998)
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Reviews Counted:53
Fresh:22
Rotten:31
Average Rating:5.3/10
Consensus: Has an interesting premise. Unfortunately, it's just a recycling of old materials, and not all that thrilling.
Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: After capturing and prosecuting a brutal serial killer, detective John Hobbes is puzzled by a string of bizarre murders that seem to suggest that the killer is alive--or at least somehow present on... [More]
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz
Director: Gregory Hoblit
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Reviews for Fallen
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Denzel Washington has the almost impossible task of holding together a convoluted picture that's only intermittently suspenseful and not very engaging emotionally or intellectually. Full Review |
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Director Gregory Hoblit consistently opts for an atmosphere of gloomy malaise rather than going for the cheap shocks. Full Review |
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The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side. Full Review |
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2/5 |
A high-concept mating of the police thriller and the supernatural, Gregory Hoblit's movie (sophomore jinx?) will disappoint afficionados of both genres. Full Review |
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God (or the Devil) is in the detail: every time a fluid is taken into the body, the fidgety camera zooms in, fascinated, suspicious. Full Review |
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All style and no substance. Full Review |
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1.5/5 |
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Must-see for fans of satanic creepiness, The Rolling Stones, and sly tabby cats. Full Review |
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6/10 |
An effective genre film that leaves an unmistakably good impression, which is something most of Hollywood's supernatural thrillers usually fail to do. Full Review |
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3/5 |
A stylish if seriously far-fetched nightmare. Full Review |
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1.5/4 |
Maybe the devil made the filmmakers do it. Although the acting and production values are good, don't be tempted to see this tedious film. It only reinforces society's fears that evil is everywhere -- and no one can do anything about it. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Despite a lackluster performance by Washington and a long dead spot in the middle, it does not fail to thrill and chill, and if that is your cup of tea, it comes highly recommended. Full Review |
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4/5 |
A masterful supernatural thriller, using simple techniques to remarkable effect.
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3/5 |
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3/4 |
A solid, smart, gripping tale of terror with the wit to scare us silly. Full Review |
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3/5 |
A crafty piece of work, ending with a pair of marvelous twists. Full Review |
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2/5 |
None of the protagonists are humanized enough to elicit our concern for their well-being, and a puzzlingly sporadic narration takes audiences out of the moment. Full Review |
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4/5 |
'Possuídos' é um filme surpreendente. Na verdade, é tão surpreendente que você só percebe que havia algo a descobrir quando o filme acaba. Full Review |
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A human trifle that can be safely ignored in this eschatological genre. Full Review |
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