Trailer Watch: The Fall

This has been a weird week, so why not a weird trailer. The trailer for The Fall is one of those videos you can watch multiple times and still have no clue what the hell is going on. I know this is true because I did and I don't. It certainly look pretty that's for sure. According to IMDb, The Fall is the story of a little girl who meets a bedridden man who begins to tell her a fantastical story that reflects his state of mind. As time goes by fiction and reality become intertwined into an uplifting epic fantasy.



The Fall is directed by Tarsem, the guy who directed 2000's The Cell with Jennifer Lopez. If you don't remember The Cell, it can best be described as a cinematic version of an M.C. Escher painting on LSD with uber-creepy Vincent D'Onofrio at his super creepiest. From the looks of it, The Fall will in The Cell's footsteps with over the top fantasy imagery and a crazy (and probably not so important) storyline.

What really caught my attention was that The Fall is apparently produced by David Fincher (director of Fight Club) and Spike Jonze (Where the Wild Things Are and my all-time favorite music video director). Neither of their IMDb pages make any reference to The Fall, but if they are indeed involved it is a very good sign for the movie.

The Fall will have a limited release next month. Will keep you posted on any news of a full release when announced.