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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... 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 Earth. With the help of a beautiful theosophist and his stalwart partner, Hobbes realizes that the killer's spirit is being transferred between the bodies it possesses--and that it may be impossible to stop him now. [More]

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz, James Gandolfini, Elias Koteas, Gabriel Casseus, Michael Pagan, Robert Joy, Aida Turturro

Director: Gregory Hoblit

Director: Gregory Hoblit
Composer: Tan Dun
Screenwriter: Nicholas Kazan
Producer: Charles Roven, Dawn Steel

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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 Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 26 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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2/5

Caroline Westbrook

Somewhere in here, a cracking 90 minute horror-thriller is struggling to get out but amid the mire of confusing, messy goings-on, it gets lost completely.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

Empire Magazine

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Jon Popick

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 07 2009 03:15 AM

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Emanuel Levy

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 Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 11 2008 04:36 PM

Variety

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3/4

Maitland McDonagh

Director Gregory Hoblit consistently opts for an atmosphere of gloomy malaise rather than going for the cheap shocks.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 11 2008 04:35 PM

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Lisa Alspector

The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 11 2008 04:33 PM

Chicago Reader

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

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 Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 25 2006 11:54 AM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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Robin Clifford

All style and no substance.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 09 2005 03:51 AM

Reeling Reviews

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1.5/5

Garth Franklin

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 02 2005 11:02 PM

Dark Horizons

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Staci Layne Wilson

Must-see for fans of satanic creepiness, The Rolling Stones, and sly tabby cats.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 28 2005 08:47 PM

StaciWilson.com

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6/10

Dragan Antulov

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 Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 22 2004 01:24 PM

rec.arts.movies.reviews

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3/5

Janet Maslin

A stylish if seriously far-fetched nightmare.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 20 2003 05:19 PM

New York Times

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1.5/4

Susan Tavernetti

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 Source: | comment Comment | May., 20 2003 05:19 PM

Palo Alto Weekly

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4/5

John R. McEwen

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 Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 08 2003 08:37 AM

Film Quips Online

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4/5

Rob Vaux

A masterful supernatural thriller, using simple techniques to remarkable effect.

comment Comment | Jan., 22 2003 05:52 PM

Flipside Movie Emporium

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3/5

Nicolas Lacroix

No review available.

comment Comment | Nov., 12 2002 12:58 PM

Showbizz.net

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3/4

Margaret A. McGurk

A solid, smart, gripping tale of terror with the wit to scare us silly.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 15 2002 08:31 AM

Cincinnati Enquirer

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3/5

Jack Mathews

A crafty piece of work, ending with a pair of marvelous twists.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 26 2002 12:53 PM

Los Angeles Times

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2/5

Christine James

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 Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 05 2002 08:24 AM

Boxoffice Magazine

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4/5

Pablo Villaca

'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 Source: | comment Comment | May., 31 2002 02:44 PM

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