This film written by Nicholas Kazan and directed by Gregory Hoblit was released in 1998 and starred Denzel Washington, John Goodman and Donald Sutherland. It was during the time that court cases made up most of our day-time television and film content; when it was exciting to see justice served or lack-there-of for the thrill of its viewers. What I love about this film that it isn't just the common mystery with policemen and victims and a case that needed to be solved, it also had an un-likely fantastical twist that was something most people couldn't put their finger on or far less believe in; which most don't believe in what they can't see even though they know its very well there.
Although the film quality version of what I viewed was poor, the story made up for where the picture lacked. I felt there was enough back-story on the content on which most of its viewers wouldn't know about, in relation to other films that fall short of solidifying a new idea or philosophy to those who aren't familiar. Denzel Washington bestowed fine acting as usual; but as all his characters seem to be well-grounded and close to his true self, there wasn't any edgy lovable idiosyncrasy besides him wanting to smoke again when he didn't anymore. I enjoyed the flip-flopping of characters when the 'demonic spirit' was transferred from body to body.
I liked the idea of them using the song 'Time is on my Side' even after Death, because it gave the meaning an eerie and brilliant twist. Fallen made for a pretty good movie night, with the right dose of drama, fantasy and crime-thrilling reality. J
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