Starring: Ellen Barber, Willis Burks II, Scott Cohen, Amanda De Cadenet, Scarlett Johansson Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 25, 2005 Running Time: 90 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 20, 1997
Description: Writer/director Eric Schaeffer (If Lucy Fell) and Amanda De Cadenet (Four Rooms) steam up the screen with this humorous, provocative and sexy tale of lust and desire that "examines the surprisingly tender sides of erotic craving" (MovieMaker). For Michael Shiver (Schaeffer), life as an easy-going cab driver in New York suddenly changes when he picks up supermodel Sarah Easton (De Cadenet) and falls head over heels in love. But Sarah has more than just passion on her mind ? she also has a husband and a glamorous lifestyle that she can't seem to leave behind. Torn between her feelings for Michael and the security of her marriage, Sarah is forced to make a realistic decision about the sacrifices that must be made to be truly and totally in love.
ERIC'S STUFF Fall I REALLY LIKE THIS GUYS WORK-THIS IS A TAD MORE GRAFFIC THAN "IF LUCY FELL" BUT IT REALLY IS A TENDER STORY. THE MUSIC IS TO DIE FOR BUT UNFORTUNATELY NO SOUNDTRACK THAT I KNOW OF.
Beautiful but Strange 'The Fall' was basically about two characters: a little girl who purloined morphine from the medicine cabinet in a hospital somewhere for a very handsome parient (Lee Pace). Their relationship was never defined or refined. The movie's real characters were the beautiful landscapes in India which must have taken the twenty years it took Director Tarsem to finish producing. In the meantime, he directed 'The Cell' which starred young Jake Thomas of Knoxville.
Finally, after the long wait for just the right female child, they completed all of the acting in three months. Not a lot of interaction or conversation, as Catinca knew very little Americanized English. Perhaps that is the allure and karma; she was not autistic in fact. It was her first acting job and, like the young girl in 'Little Miss Sunshine,' who stole the show, it was her natural, low-key personality and ability to follow directions which made the story believeable. I loved the locales (had no idea where some of the places are, but they kept me glued to my seat when the tedious "nothingness" took too long. The color was fantastic.
Addicitve! I first saw Fall when a VHS promotional copy was given to me by a friend. After the first viewing, I was hooked! I soon turned my friends and family members on to the beauty and romance of this heartbreaking and soul searing film. Eric Schaeffer's poetry is genius and his choice of songs brilliant! I was thrilled when it finally was released on DVD. For every hopeless romantic out there, Michael Shiver is their quest for the holy grail of love.
Timeless Perfection This film takes my breath away time and time again. Each time I watch it I am captivated by Eric Schaeffer's passion. It speaks to my soul, my heart, my mind and naturally my body. This is my favorite film. I'm in love with Michael Shiver's poetry. If you appreciate the written word and art this is a must see film. I lack the capacity to express in words the degree to which this film moves me. Eric Schaeffer has created art.
I waited years for this to come out on DVD. Thank God it finally came out.
A FIVE STAR GEM!!! ~ ERIC SCHAEFFER IS A GENIUS!!! This rare, (hard to find) little gem of a film is another one of Eric Schaeffer's genius creations!!! (In my opinion, probably his best film to date) Why this film is obscure is a GREAT MYSTERY to me, but if you love raw honesty, tug-at-your-heartstrings drama, and have a playfully dark sense of humor, you'll LOVE it!!! It's tastefully erotic and will have you drop-jawed and panting well into the first hour, but holds so much heart you'll forget it's a little racy. Eric Schaeffer (who wrote, directed, and starred in this cult-classic romance), unravels the depths of human passion and frailty as the story unfolds. His poems/letters to Sarah throughout the film are emotionally riveting and will likely move you to tears. Beautifully written and exquisitely portrayed, this film (one of many screenplay's he's written) will leave you deeply moved and longing for more.
* I MUST mention the musical score for this little masterpiece. Amanda Kravat is a genius in her own right and her music (played throughout the movie) is unshakably haunting and can be found at Amazon.com under 2 CD's: Amanda Kravat - "Wrong All Day" (Has the song, Green / You can't touch me) and on her (since disbanded group): MarryMeJane under the CD of the same name. (For more info on Amanda Kravat go to MarryMeJane.com or AmandaKravat.com) Both CD's are worth EVERY PENNY, as is this DVD copy of Fall. Trust me...You'll wanna pause, rewind, and replay scenes from this both sexy and laugh out loud film too often to go the VHS route! :) By far my FAVORITE love story of all time!!!
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