Who doesn’t love a summer thriller? Brought to you by the producers of 47 Meters Down comes Fall, a new movie starring Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Think the complete opposite of 47 Meters Down and that’s what you will get with Fall. Instead of being trapped far deep in the ocean, best friends Becky and Hunter become trapped high in the sky.
The film opens with a beautiful, rocky scene, and three climbers testing their skills. After a tragedy, Becky no longer has motivation to do much of anything, much to her dad (played by Morgan)’s chagrin. A visit from Hunter nearly a year later inspires her to try conquering her fears and live her life again. So the game is on. The two travel to a remote, abandoned radio tower that stands 2,000 feet high. While they are able to successfully make it to the top, coming back down doesn’t prove so easy.
The movie starts off a little one note for me, but picks up steam pretty quickly once the girls set off on their adventure. And once the adventure starts, it’s non-stop adrenalin. With a movie that primarily takes place in one setting and only two actors carrying the whole film, it does a great job of capturing your attention and maintaining it throughout the duration. Parts of it seemed a little unrealistic, but that’s really to be expected from any action thriller that hits the screen these days. Currey does a remarkable job as Becky, easily capturing trepidation, fear, and resilience throughout her journey.
It’s definitely a typical summer thriller, but one I would give a thumbs up to. But only one.
Spoilers Ahead
The beginning of the film gave me major Final Destination vibes, alluding to the danger to come. And I certainly began watching it expecting some one note performances, but was happily surprised at how both Currey and Gardner were able to hold their own as the film progressed. Once the girls make it to the top of the tower, it’s not too long before they lose their means of climbing back down — the ladder breaks. The girls use their wit and skills to figure out a way to get down, send out a message, and get rescued, but encounter many struggles along the way.
There is a big twist later in the film, that could have been finessed a little better. But ultimately, it makes sense, if not executed to the best of its ability. The conclusion of the film, which ultimately leads to rescue, seemed fitting, making you feel satisfied with the film’s ending. But one bone to pick — was the side story of Hunter sleeping with Becky’s husband really necessary? It was obvious from the get-go, and didn’t particularly serve a purpose in the movie. Alas, it gave them something to talk about to kill time while stranded 2,000 feet in the sky, so that’s something. Also, do vultures really fly that high? Googling now.
Watch the trailer:
