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Fallen
2016 91 min United States of America, Switzerland PG-13 16+
★4.7
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Scott Hicks
🎭 Based on
«Fallen»
byLauren Kate
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Description
Lucinda Price is sent to a reform academy under the assumption that she has killed a boy. There, she meets two mysterious boys, Cam and Daniel, to whom she feels drawn to both. But as the love triangle unfurls, it is Daniel that Luce cannot keep herself away from, and things begin to take a darker turn when she finds out his true identity.
Starring
Addison Timlin
Actor
Jeremy Irvine
Actor
Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
Actor
Key opinion
Fallen is widely regarded as a derivative, low-budget fantasy romance that leans heavily on established genre tropes. While some viewers find its gothic atmosphere and aesthetic nostalgic enough for a casual watch, most critics cite a disjointed screenplay and predictable plotting as significant barriers to enjoyment.
| Production | The production design successfully creates an evocative gothic atmosphere through its choice of setting and visual flair. | |
| Originality | The film relies on a heavy collection of borrowed tropes that limit its originality and make the narrative feel predictable. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from significant logical inconsistencies and a disjointed narrative structure that alienates the viewer. | |
| Acting | The performances of the male leads and supporting cast are seen as competent and well-suited to the material, though limited by the script. | |
| Accessibility | Opinions on the overall appeal are divided: genre enthusiasts may find comfort in its familiar formulaic structure, while others dismiss the film as a subpar imitation of more successful teen fantasy predecessors. |