By Doug Norrie | Published
There’s no doubt that streaming has given us more opportunities to watch movies and TV, and more outlets for that content. But there was a time when the reduced need for physical media made lesser-known films a little harder to come by. It’s a strange irony of the streaming age that puts some classics at risk of being lost forever. One film with a strange distribution history is this 2006 film. Fallis, amazingly, currently undergoing a full restoration and due to be available to stream from this month.
Trailer FallA restoration of has just been released, and frankly, it’s incredible: the film is presented in glorious 4K, and if there’s ever a movie with the bones to stand up to greater clarity, it’s this one.
Watch the trailer Fall In all its glory.
Fall It will be available to stream in a restored 4K format on Mubi from September 27th, and we can’t wait any longer.
The cinematography in Tarsem’s film is breathtaking, even from this short trailer, and every little moment is captivating in a way that isn’t often seen in movies – the fact that this is a film made almost 20 years ago makes it even more incredible.
However Fall What starts out innocently enough is soon thrust into one of the most captivating cinematic experiences ever. Originally set in 1920s Los Angeles, the film follows stuntman Roy Walker (Lee Pace – Guardians of the Galaxy) is hospitalized after a trick goes wrong, when he meets Alexandria (Katinka Untal) and begins telling her his story.
Here, Fall The film draws us into the story of our heroes as they try to take down the corrupt Governor Odias, who has wronged them in some way. Each of the heroes has their own skills (explosives, strength, fighting, etc.) and they are all residents of the hospital, either as patients or working there, so the stories overlap.
When it first appeared, Fall There was nothing lacking in technical prowess or storyline – both hold up perfectly. It was shot over a four-year period, with the production traveling to 28 countries. Plus, it had a budget of over $30 million.
The problem was distribution and viewership. Fall When it was first released, it only grossed $3.7 million. In another era (the streaming era), this tragedy would not have happened. Unfortunately, back then, a film’s success depended on the number of screenings it had in theaters. Fall I just never got there.
But now, thanks to Mubi, audiences will likely have the chance to enjoy the film for the first time, as it has not previously been listed on any streaming service and access has been limited to physical copies, which are also becoming increasingly difficult to come by.
Check it out Fall It will be broadcast in 4K Movie Later this month.
