Last night I finally got a chance to see The Fall, a film by Tarsem Singh that had limited release in theaters.  It is quite honestly one of the most visually enchanting films I’ve ever seen.

The plot revolves around a young girl staying at a hospital in the 1920’s after injuring her arm in a fall.  While there she meets a bedridden man by the name of Roy who begins to weave an amazing story of revenge, love, loss, and adventure for the young girl, beautifully brought to life within the girl’s mind’s eye.  During the telling of the tale it begins to take on a life of it’s own as both Roy and the young girl interject their own emotions and dreams into the story. As the film progresses you learn more and more of the little girl and Roy’s histories and how they came to the hospital, leading to stunning realization.

The movie is a feast for the eyes.  Stark, bold, and vivid colors and stunning vistas permeate the tale within the tale, contrasted by the subdued landscape of the hospital setting.  The story is at times tragic, uplifting, and touching.  The performances by Lee Pace (Roy) and the young girl (Catinca Untaru) are superb.

Check out the trailer, and let me know what you think.