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Exposes the horror of war, whilst provocatively portraying differences in values, morals and patriotism between cultures found in soldiers from all sides.
In portraying the differences in values, morals and patriotism found between the various warring factions, while exploring the human similarities found in soldiers from all sides, the film exposes both the horror and the humanity of war.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
* HIT AND RUN THE MAKING OF THE FALLEN.
* TRAILER.
In portraying the differences in values, morals and patriotism found between the various warring factions, while exploring the human similarities found in soldiers from all sides, the film exposes both the horror and the humanity of war.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
* HIT AND RUN THE MAKING OF THE FALLEN.
* TRAILER.
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Saving Private Ryan, but even better. --The Reeler
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By J. Pamment
Format:DVD
Awful, truely awful. I enjoy war films and made the mistake of buying this film. I have a sizeable collection of war films and have the patience of letting a plot unravel. This film is painful to watch, the wooden acting and 'make it up as you go' plot adds to a miserable watch. I can only imagine that the historical consultant was a borrowed gcse student on an easter break.
This is the first time i have felt incensed to write a review and hopefully i'll never have to watch another terrible film like this to feel i have to write another one. Stay away!
This is the first time i have felt incensed to write a review and hopefully i'll never have to watch another terrible film like this to feel i have to write another one. Stay away!
63 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By Ian Ackerman
Format:DVD
I've never felt compelled to write a review of a movie before, but this one is so shockingly bad I feel the need to ensure that no-one else wastes their money on it.
I love WW2 movies, and I can sit through some fairly dire films, but this one takes the biscuit. So what's bad about it specifically; It's poorly acted, has truly terrible sound editing and a music score that's way off the mark. The plot just meanders around attempting to convey some kind of a message and fails miserably. We are even treated to characters being introduced then dissappearing without explanation as to why they were there in the first place.
However, there are 2 points about this film that enable me to give it at least one star.
1. The acting of the German commander was pretty good. Almost certainly because he was a German actor and couldn't understand the director, so just ignored him and got on with it.
2. The 'Making of' feature on the DVD. It's quite funny and shocking to see Ari Taub trying to give excuses as to why this film is so bad. Everything from actors larking around and being written out halfway through, to poor camera maintenance and even the crew setting fire to their lodgings whilst on location.
Do not get suckered in by the favourable comparison to Saving Private Ryan or that it won some kind of award. Avoid The Fallen at all costs.
I love WW2 movies, and I can sit through some fairly dire films, but this one takes the biscuit. So what's bad about it specifically; It's poorly acted, has truly terrible sound editing and a music score that's way off the mark. The plot just meanders around attempting to convey some kind of a message and fails miserably. We are even treated to characters being introduced then dissappearing without explanation as to why they were there in the first place.
However, there are 2 points about this film that enable me to give it at least one star.
1. The acting of the German commander was pretty good. Almost certainly because he was a German actor and couldn't understand the director, so just ignored him and got on with it.
2. The 'Making of' feature on the DVD. It's quite funny and shocking to see Ari Taub trying to give excuses as to why this film is so bad. Everything from actors larking around and being written out halfway through, to poor camera maintenance and even the crew setting fire to their lodgings whilst on location.
Do not get suckered in by the favourable comparison to Saving Private Ryan or that it won some kind of award. Avoid The Fallen at all costs.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By D. Williams
Format:DVD
..Yes truly remarkable. Remarkable that a film this bad gets even a straight to DVD release. Remarkable that someone could compare this film to 'Ryan and even more remarkable that anyone could write a 5 star review of it and expect to be taken seriously - even if you are the director's boyfriend. What a waste of a trip to Blockbusters that was. If you're looking for something different give When Trumpets Fade a go - that's good low budget made for tv stuff.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so bad as all that.
Better than "Saving Private Ryan"...NOT!
But for a very low budget WW2 film it`s just about watchable. Read more
But for a very low budget WW2 film it`s just about watchable. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pilansberg pete
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worse than the worse film ever
If you read all the bad reviews here just assume they are all being in someway kind to the film. Its so terrible that I pity anyone who is unfortunate enough to have attempted to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by P. Pritchard
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible terrible terrible!!
Could only watch 30 mins of this film. I watched it for that long as a.) I had to give it a chance b.) it was a pressie and c. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. S. P. Reeves
1.0 out of 5 stars
A big claim which can't be lived up to
I am a huge fan of foreing and independent cinema, especially those which create a spectacular impact on a low budget. This film however was not one of them. Read more
Published 19 months ago by S. Owen
1.0 out of 5 stars
the fallen
What a idiot i feel having bought this film!!!!!!
I fell for the "better than saving private ryan" tagline and i cant believe i bought it watched it and its this bad. Read more
I fell for the "better than saving private ryan" tagline and i cant believe i bought it watched it and its this bad. Read more
Published 20 months ago by jodie5365
1.0 out of 5 stars
£3 and 106mins of my life I will never get back
I really wish I had read some of the reviews on Amazon before watching this film.
It is easily the worst film I have seen, ever. Read more
It is easily the worst film I have seen, ever. Read more
Published on 14 May 2011 by TJ Birchall
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fallen Asleep
I bought this film, rather inadvisedly I suppose, thinking it would be worth a watch. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Read more
Published on 4 May 2011 by Atticus Kane
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet Baby J - tell me this is an intentional joke!
I normally read Amazon customer comments before watching / buying any lesser known DVDs. Why oh why Lord did I not do so before watching this???! I bought it at Tescos..£3. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2011 by SDB MELLONIE
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dire
Er, in a word, dire. 106 minutes of my life that I can't claim back. Actually, less than that, as I fast forwarded on a number of occasions. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2011 by Richard Sewell
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY!!! AVOID!!! FIND SOMETHING ELSE!!!!
On the cover of the DVD it boasts the following accolades and reviewer comments:
"Saving Private Ryan but better" The Reeler
"Remarkable" Time Out
Winner Best Film... Read more
"Saving Private Ryan but better" The Reeler
"Remarkable" Time Out
Winner Best Film... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2011 by D. J. MORGAN
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