Review of Fallen

Fallen (1998)
7/10
Spooky!
17 February 2021
The Good:

  • Denzel Washington and John Goodman are as excellent as ever and create a believable on-screen friendship.
  • I really enjoyed the neo-noir style voiceovers that happened throughout the film as well as the noir themed soundtrack.
  • The creepy POV shots helped to elevate the horror aspect of the film.
  • Throughout the movie, the plot was intriguing and had some great tense moments.
  • I loved the idea of possession throughout the film. This created some really interesting dynamics and moral choices for the characters.
  • The final act is absolutely exciting, tense, and thrilling and definitely made this film a lot better.


The Bad:

  • The first 10 minutes of the film felt very convoluted and confusing to me. It hardly explained itself and left a lot for the viewer to decipher.
  • There were a few awkward character interactions within the first hour of the film that kinda took me out of the film.
  • Although the premise of the film was very intriguing, it didn't really engage me fully until the last 45 minutes.


Overall Fallen is a very well-made and entertaining 90s thriller with a unique premise and enthralling acting. The only thing that lets it down is its slightly slow pacing and lack of fully engaging scenes in the first half...

7/10
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