Fall (2022)

It probably was inspired by real life—I’ve seen some wild Russian men and Russian women pull stuff like this off before...

This guy's got some serious moves... 😁

This movie is more than just decent; the core concept is a solid five-star idea, especially given the entire setting they chose.

Personally, I’ve always had a thing for heights, though I wouldn't call myself an adrenaline junkie or anything like that. Still, watching this gave me a constant sense of dread—it was honestly chilling. It doesn't feel like some sci-fi nonsense; it feels like something that could actually happen in real life (like those clips you see from Russian climbers).

There’s a bit of dramatic tension involving some infidelity, which I think I sniffed out even before they stepped onto that first ledge. As for the twist regarding the blonde, I won't say it completely caught me off guard, but it wasn't quite what I expected either. I figured she might just have a theatrical fall or something similar—honestly, I was pretty sure only one of them would end up going down.

Of course, there are some logical leaps, but for the sake of the story, I can overlook most of them—EXCEPT for the fact that we're dealing with YouTube and Instagram influencers who basically live on their phones, yet somehow the battery lasts for days on end without any issues.😁 Plus, the fact that they’d likely be dehydrated by the first evening out in the middle of a desert at that kind of altitude.

All things considered, the actresses are great, and the whole thing really worked for me. I can definitely recommend it.

Yeah, the blonde played that Instagram influencer type way too well—honestly, she was getting on my last nerve 😬
And the brunette wasn't bad either, playing the total opposite vibe, you know? Like, all fragile and emotional.
Personally, I think he would've tapped out after the first few steps, the second he felt his legs start to wobble ☕

A decent little flick
It isn't exactly for the faint of heart
Now, I’ve done my fair share of trekking through the mountains, but this stuff is legitimately insane
It was a bit predictable in certain spots—specifically that emotional beat—but it held its own...
I was initially intrigued because Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in the cast, but
to put it mildly, his role is extremely brief. Just a cameo, really
On a different note, regarding the scenery in this film... 😁The blonde seemed well-endowed at first, but once she took off the push-up bra... it was a total letdown 😢
Au contraire, 😁 the brunette when she stripped down later... I’m sure she drew plenty of appreciative sighs from the audience
6.4/10
If you aren't a fan of the female anatomy (and let's be honest, who isn't? 😁), then subtract a few points ☕

PS
I have serious doubts about how realistic it is for a drone with a battery that drained to nothing to make it back from that distance—especially at that altitude?!?
But whatever... there is so much unrealistic nonsense in cinema, why should this movie be any different by being faithful to real life?

Man, what a movie! I honestly can't remember the last time a film actually got under my skin like this—I was constantly hitting pause just to catch my breath, even going to go brush the cat just to settle my nerves, and checking the clock every five minutes wondering when the hell it would end. I kept trying to tell myself, "Hey, relax, it’s just a movie," but I couldn't help it; every time things got intense, I felt like I was the one stuck up on that pole, just picturing how terrifying that sensation would be.

And that setting—that tower! It's like something straight out of a literal nightmare. In my opinion, there isn't a single horror genre flick out there that can top that vibe. It’s so stripped back, so raw, almost like you're watching a documentary, yet it looks absolutely stunning. They nailed that minimalist approach with the space, the action, and the characters, and somehow they still managed to cram two massive, unexpected twists into the script.

I have no clue how everyone else felt about it, but it definitely hit me hard. This is what real cinema feels like; I bet the very first audiences watching a train arrival like that felt the exact same primal terror while running for their lives from the locomotive.

I see it was shot on a budget of only 3 million dollars. I really hope it crushes it at the box office. 👍

Great movie. I was sweating through my whole body, not just my palms, haha.

I watched it. It isn't exactly bad, though I suppose the plot development feels somewhat reminiscent of 47 Meter Down.

What truly bothered me was how two seasoned climbers could clearly see the amount of rust on the holds and how loose the bolts were, yet still decide that scaling the cliff was worth the risk. At one point, that blonde climber—the taller one—starts wiggling and shaking the rungs, laughing it off like she’s just playing around, even though she knows she has to descend using those exact same holds. It turned out to be the turning point, because most of the bolts actually started popping out right after her little stunt. I honestly can't wrap my head around how someone could be so reckless.

brighteagle39 said:What truly bothered me was how two seasoned climbers could clearly see the amount of rust on the holds and how loose the bolts were, yet still decide that scaling the cliff was worth the risk. At one point, that blonde climber—the taller one—starts wiggling and shaking the rungs, laughing it off like she’s just playing around, even though she knows she has to descend using those exact same holds. It turned out to be the turning point, because most of the bolts actually started popping out right after her little stunt. I honestly can't wrap my head around how someone could be so reckless.

Whatever, man. A selfie at the top of an antenna with her boobs front and center beats everything else every single time.☕

Patrick Martin said:Whatever, man. A selfie at the top of an antenna with her boobs front and center beats everything else every single time.☕

It seems you're only ever looking at breasts. 😁 I honestly can't recall them; the movie was just far too intense for me to focus on the details. Actually, while I was hanging out in Sioux Falls the other day, I ended up watching Jailbait from 2014 starring Sara Malakul Lan. You really ought to check out that duo. I have to admit, they completely captivated me.

brighteagle39 said:What truly bothered me was how two seasoned climbers could clearly see the amount of rust on the holds and how loose the bolts were, yet still decide that scaling the cliff was worth the risk. At one point, that blonde climber—the taller one—starts wiggling and shaking the rungs, laughing it off like she’s just playing around, even though she knows she has to descend using those exact same holds. It turned out to be the turning point, because most of the bolts actually started popping out right after her little stunt. I honestly can't wrap my head around how someone could be so reckless.

Actually, the second point kind of cancels out the first one😁
If you had a serious climber heading up, they’d just get the job done, snap a quick photo, and head back down without all that jumping and extra nonsense. Most people I know who climb do it for the sense of accomplishment or the connection to the mountain, not because they need an extra hit of adrenaline from hanging off a rope by a few millimeters
So in the real world, you've got your adrenaline junkies and then you have regular people who just genuinely enjoy their hobby

Look, I’m telling you, there’s a way more intense movie out there—plus a documentary to go with it—that actually swept the Oscars just by being what it is...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=urRVZ4SW...CMiOmarE6JChQQ

neonfox65 said:Solid movie. It definitely keeps you hooked.👍

I actually broke a sweat—more than I have during some horror genre flicks, honestly...

Breathtaking scenes

I honestly thought I was the only one feeling that way. 😁

I haven't actually sat down to watch the movie myself, but a friend of mine did (we both spend our free time climbing), and he absolutely trashed the climbing scenes. They didn't put nearly enough effort into making the climbing look realistic—it was totally off. For instance, if you want to see how it's actually done, that 2015 remake of Point Break was executed incredibly well when it came to all those action-sports sequences.

Personally, I found the movie quite enjoyable; it’s rare to come across films of this caliber. The acting is quite strong, and the plot holds up well enough.
I won't dwell too much on the climbing sequences, even though I've spent plenty of time out in the mountains. It's pretty obvious she's just shaking the rocks for effect—purely acting, and she isn't even wearing gloves, haha...
That said, Virginia Gardner essentially carried the entire film on her shoulders. She could have used a little help keeping those hormones in check, though.
Based on what I can see, he's an Aries in his horoscope. And honestly, they tend to be like that—rather abrasive and arrogant.
You could almost say she's just playing herself.

mistyotter35 said:I watched it. It isn't exactly bad, though I suppose the plot development feels somewhat reminiscent of 47 Meter Down.

yeah, plus the Frozen 2010 https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1323045/

brighteagle39 said:What truly bothered me was how two seasoned climbers could clearly see the amount of rust on the holds and how loose the bolts were, yet still decide that scaling the cliff was worth the risk. At one point, that blonde climber—the taller one—starts wiggling and shaking the rungs, laughing it off like she’s just playing around, even though she knows she has to descend using those exact same holds. It turned out to be the turning point, because most of the bolts actually started popping out right after her little stunt. I honestly can't wrap my head around how someone could be so reckless.

That's just how some people are... look at what happened to Tomaž Humar... first he gets injured building his own house, then he dies in the Himalayas during a solo climb. Ugh, and these girls are out there going light, barely even using rope.

wanderingridge said:I haven't actually sat down to watch the movie myself, but a friend of mine did (we both spend our free time climbing), and he absolutely trashed the climbing scenes. They didn't put nearly enough effort into making the climbing look realistic—it was totally off. For instance, if you want to see how it's actually done, that 2015 remake of Point Break was executed incredibly well when it came to all those action-sports sequences.

Yeah, those climbing scenes disappointed me too, along with various techniques—it's like they were seeing a rope for the very first time. They're rappelling by sheer brute strength when they should be using something like a figure-eight knot.
Also, I was thinking about how I'd try to descend from a tower: I'd wrap their rope around the tower, around a pipe, and use a Prusik. One person clips to one end, the other to the second, and they slowly descend. I don't know, just thinking out loud, but I bet there was a way. Someone who actually understands knots should weigh in here.

I finished watching a movie about an hour ago, and I’m still processing it. I’ve been pretty overwhelmed by stuff lately, but I haven't felt this scattered since I was nine years old watching a film that was way too mature for me back then (and no, it wasn't because it was porn 😁). Only this time, I wasn't disappointed—it was actually the exact opposite.

Anyway. I don't usually have a fear of heights, but there were moments where I genuinely felt terrified because 2,000 feet is no joke. One second of distraction, one wrong move, or just being a little careless, and you're dead 😵
I completely agree with anyone claiming this movie is a total horror genre experience for people who have acrophobia.

I think I could have survived the whole movie with a steady heart if it were just a standard thriller, except for that twist at the end (anyone who's seen it will know 😁, and I don't want to spoil the experience for others). Even though I was shocked and felt a bit mentally shaken, I think it was a really well-directed scene that gives the entire plot its purpose. Without it, the whole movie would have felt like trash.

On a side note, I have to give props to the actresses' assets ♡. I mean, I'm a guy 😁

I'd recommend this to anyone who loves adrenaline and tension, but isn't really into those tired tropes from classic action movies from the Ramb era or that Fast and Furious style where characters pull off impossible stunts without a single scratch.

I checked this out, though I wasn't really expecting much, and honestly, it was a pretty tense, solid watch. One thing that bugged me, though—why didn't they think to make a little makeshift parachute for the phone? Given how high up they were, there should have been enough signal within at least 50 feet of the ground. They could have improvised some kind of tiny chute to slow the descent just enough to send a text before it smashed into the dirt. But hey, if they were actually that smart, the movie wouldn't be nearly as interesting, I guess. 😁 On the other hand, you've got these two people attempting to climb such a rickety structure without even checking the gear first—you know, inspecting the anchors and all that before deciding to go for it. Then, once they're already mid-climb, a rusty rung on the ladder snaps, yet they just keep going. In real life, people like that wouldn't stand a chance; they'd never survive something like this. You have to overlook a lot of things for the plot to work, but if you actually paid attention, it wouldn't be nearly as good, haha.

SPOILER

The fix is simple: just strap the phone to the drone and call it a day. It’ll send the signal 100% of the time.
This whole thing is a legitimate concern. Most adrenaline junkies aren't going to quit just because they start getting hit by lightning strikes; if anything, they'll double down. Laypeople just don't get it.