Journey From the Fall (2005)
Average Rating: 7.6/10
Reviews Counted: 24
Fresh: 22 | Rotten: 2
Ham Tran's ambitious film proves to be extremely powerful due to stunning photography and passionate performances.
Average Rating: 8.5/10
Critic Reviews: 11
Fresh: 11 | Rotten: 0
Ham Tran's ambitious film proves to be extremely powerful due to stunning photography and passionate performances.
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The true story of the Vietnamese refugees who fled their land after the fall of Saigon -- and those who were forced to stay behind -- sets the stage for this powerful drama from independent filmmaker Ham Tran. On April 30, 1975, American troops finally left Vietnam as they withdrew from the war they decided could not be won. As Saigon fell and the Communist North Vietnamese forces took full control of the nation, many people who fought the Communists alongside the South Vietnamese and the
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Kieu Chinh
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All Critics (29) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)
It's to the great credit of Tran and his cast that the movie has such immediacy, gracefulness and power.
Top CriticEven when its wires are showing, the movie's soul is always evident.
An emotionally intense story of capture, imprisonment, torture and escape.
A stunningly ambitious Vietnamese-American indie film that aims to wrap up the whole of the Vietnamese experience into a Vietnamese Exodus.
A first-rate cast, script, committed director and physical production that burns with authenticity make Journey From the Fall affecting history for all who wish to avoid the doom of forgetting its lesson.
A story that needed to be told.
As a fictional version of historical fact, it artfully tells a story of humanity that will interest anyone who wants to understand what happens in a war zone when the shooting stops.
Writer/director Ham Tran sheds light on life in post-Vietnam War, and there are some very strong moments.
noteworthy film provides unforgettable human faces that bring greater awareness about this under reported history
Broad, sweeping melodrama in the Michael Cimino mold.
Beautifully photographed and acted, it's a story that sticks with you.
An emotionally moving film that presents the story of the Vietnam War aftermath from the perspective of those who once called themselves Vietnamese.
An aching look at the rigors experienced by a people denied a true place in the world to call their own.
Journey From the Fall deserves commendation for its intelligent and nuanced account of the Vietnamese refugee experience. Kudos to Tran and his fine cast, many of whom had never acted before, for making this moving and artfully crafted film.
Scenes from the Vietnam reeducation camp could have occurred anywhere, but Vietnamese-American audiences will relate especially to this film.
Ham Tran's first full-length feature is an intriguing mix of history, moral-values and betrayal.
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