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Fallen [DVD] [1998]
enlarge	Director: Gregory Hoblit Actors: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz, James Gandolfini Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy Used: £1.11 as of 22/11/2009 05:04 GMT details You Save: £12.88 (92%) New (11) Used (32) from £1.11 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 21 reviews Sales Rank: 4371 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 124 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900064347 ASIN: B00004CXIA Theatrical Release Date: January 16, 1998 Release Date: October 26, 1998 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Although it received mixed reactions from critics and audiences alike when released in 1998, this supernatural thriller benefits from a sustained atmosphere of anticipation and dread, and its combination of detective mystery and demonic mischief is handled with ample style and intelligence. Under the direction of Gregory Hoblit (who fared better with IPrimal Fear/I), Denzel Washington plays detective John Hobbes, who witnesses the gas-chamber execution of a serial killer (Elias Koteas). But when another series of murders begins, Hobbes suspects that the killer's evil spirit has survived and is possessing the bodies of others to do its evil bidding. Even Hobbes's trusted partner (John Goodman) thinks the detective is losing his grip on reality, but the dire warnings of a noted linguist (Embeth Davidtz) confirm Hobbes's far-out theory, and his case intensifies toward a fateful showdown. PAlthough its idea is better than its execution, and the story's Ifilm noir/I ambitions are never fully accomplished, this slickly directed thriller has some genuinely effective moments in which evil forces are entwined into the fabric of everyday reality. Among the highlights is a memorable scene in which Detective Hobbes must track the killer as the evil spirit is transferred between many people via physical contact. Even if the film is ultimately less than the sum of its parts, it's an intriguing hybrid that resides in the same cinematic neighbourhood as ISeven/I and IThe Silence of the Lambs/I with a cast that also includes Donald Sutherland and James Gandolfini. Included on the DVD is a full-length audio commentary by director Hoblit, screenwriter Nicholas Kazan and producer Charles Roven. --IJeff Shannon, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 21 1 2 3 4 5 Next » Slowburning Modern Classic August 1, 2004 John Harrington (Hereford, England) 8 out of 9 found this review helpful This stylish and extremely well crafted film is one of the most underated movies ever.It has it all, with subtle and realistic performances from an excellent blend of actors including Denzel Washington, a thoughtful John Goodman and the ever unfathomable Donald Sutherland.brIt also has a real sense of suspense and tension, and a very nice and very cleverly angled take on the well trod path of the supernatural.pWashington is sublime as Detective John Hobbes, paired with a superb Goodman(don't think Roseanne because he's just in a different world here),who thinks he's seen the last of a serial killer when he witnesses his execution, but who realizes slowly that somehow the spirit of the deceased lives on. As copycat murders begin, slowly drawing Hobbes into an epic but essentially private battle of Evil and Good, it dawns on him that he isn't fighting any ordinary being, but rather an almost immortal devil whose world weary attention Hobbes has unfortunately pricked!pThe film's pace is deliberately steady but never, never lets up as it gradually winds it way on to it's conclusion, where we have the final and best twist of this laconic classic.brI can't recommend this movie highly enough, it is such a jewel amongst all the crud that's followed since Seven. In fact it stands on it's own without comparison to any other film, set amongst the broody backdrop of an industrial Northern Usa city, as one of the best most beautifully wrought movies of our time.pGet it and enjoy it again and again.These rare well made and engrossing performances are the stuff Oscars should be made of, not overbites and false noses! Sail on Fallen - Time is most definitely on your side! "Beware my wrath" June 29, 2004 5 out of 6 found this review helpful Being a rabid atheist, I expected a movie about Fallen Angels to be somewhat feeble or perhaps, a little stupid. My cynicism was totally misguided. This is in my opinion, a brilliantly understated masterpiece of a film.pThere are no Buffy-esque, rubber-mask-wearing, Kung Fu-kicking Demons here. Just a great script, played with reserve and style by a refreshingly (and brilliantly) talented cast. pHomicide Detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington) has bought a particularly nasty serial killer to justice (for a little while at least). Trouble is, now that he's been executed, the bodies are still piling up in what appears to be, a spate of copycat killings. Hobbes' thinks that he can simply use his powers of reason and his cliched cop-instincts to get to the bottom of it. But, he's going to need a lot more cunning to catch this ethereal nightmare.pWhat made this film for me was the very tangible presence of fear created by the malevolent 'Azazel'. You can almost feel his loathing for mankind as he flits from one random person to another, destroying their lives without remorse or pity. This adds to the creepy nature of the story, you're never sure who to trust; who is in control and who is being controlled? pI also liked the way we see Hobbes fumble around, with increasing desperation, trying to make the pieces fit, only to be dumbfounded at every step of the way. Well, almost every step. His ultimate, heroic act makes for a genuinely excellent final twist.pSome people define this as a Horror Movie but, to me it's more of a Thriller with a dark-fantasy theme (Think, Ridley Scott's 'Alien' as opposed to Romero's 'Dawn Of The Dead')brYou'll be on the edge of your seat (but not necessarily hiding behind a cushion)pIt's definitely the creepiest movie i've ever seen. I've seen it several times and it still makes me twitch! I guarantee your skin will crawl! Time is on my side November 11, 2002 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Come on ! - for all those who point out the flaws - get a grip, sit back and enjoy the film. Denzel is up to his usual brilliant level of acting and is more thah ably supported by John Goodman and Donald Sutherland. As for the plot, it seems like a normal cop thriller to start with but then the spookiness takes over and makes it brilliant. Great twists and the ending is superb. Recommend this for a spooky winter's night anytime... One of the best cop films I have seen for a long time..... January 11, 2004 N. Oliver (barnstaple, devon) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful A very intense and chilling film, Fallen is one of the most frightening films that I have seen. brIt centres around John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), a homicide detective who has just caught one of the worst murderers ever and is now witnessing his execution. Thinking that this case is now closed, he tries to get on with his life but soon copycat murders are taking place and he, and his partner Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon being led on a supernatural trail. With help from a dead cop's daughter, Hobbes comes to realise that he needs to look beyond the usual motives to solve this case.brFrom start to finish, this film has you on the edge of your seat: and keeps you there. The pace never lets up but does not rush, so that you become involved with Hobbes and his changing emotions. Although gruesome at times, it is more atmospherically frightening. Using music and lighting to create the threat rather than visually showing the watcher. brSolid performance from Washington; as always. Goodman, as his partner, is the perfect choice for the supporting role. He injects some humour to lighten some of the darker moments of this film.brA good thriller with a heavy dose of the paranormal to lift this above the usual cop-chases-murderer format. Absolutely brilliant! April 25, 2000 priar@whitehat.co.uk (London England) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful This is one of the most under rated films i have ever seen. As soon as it had finished i took it back to the beginning and watched it again! It has the biggest twist whilst also having one of the best storylines i have seen in a long time. If you like movies that mess with your mind this is for you! Buy it NOW! Showing reviews 1-5 of 21 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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