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AICN Exclusive Premiere! Moriarty’s Got The One-Sheet For Tarsem’s THE FALL!
Hey, everyone. “Moriarty” here.
And, yes, I’m well aware how strange it is for me to be excited about a new film from Tarsem.
I didn’t just dislike THE CELL... I actively loathed it, and I was fairly outspoken about the reasons why. But I’m not the sort of person who writes off a filmmaker just because of one movie. If I’d done that after ALIEN 3, I never would have bothered with SE7EN, one of my favorite films of the ‘90s. I hold out hope that Tarsem can summon the sort of thunder he regularly accomplished in his music video work with this new film, which seems to me to be a deeply personal effort. I love the stories about how he would shoot this film a little at a time while working on commercials and videos around the world, flying his cast in to spend a half-day or so at the end of each of his other shoots. It’s bold and it indicates to me that this is a film he had to make. I was just sent a giant book full of production photographs from the film, and if nothing else, it looks to be a lush visual experience.
Here’s the one-sheet for the movie, which is just as striking as the images I’ve seen from the movie itself. There’s a really strong visual imagination on display here, and I hope it pays off in the film.
As always, you can click on the poster to see the jumbo-sized version. Enjoy!
Drew McWeeny, Los Angeles
Drew McWeeny, Los Angeles
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My girlfriend nearly fainted because of that movie. I had to sit with her on the bathroom floor for hours as she recovered. She loathed it.
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Thats stupid.
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I'll be curious to see what "Tarsem" (yeah, that bugs me, too) does with his own script, and not someone else's that even he admits was shitty (The Cell). He definitely makes pretty pictures, even if they are "borrowed." The plot description for this sounds like a more optimistic Pan's Labyrinth type of thing, which I would definitely like. And is it me, or is Lee Pace trying to play every type of role under the sun (the jaded crippled stuntman in this, the hearthrob in Miss Pettigrew lives for a day, the crazy/evil brother in Possession, and of course, the shy, introverted romantic in Pushing Daisies). Plus, wasn't he nominated for a Golden Globe for playing a transsexual woman a couple of years ago? This guy may be going places very quickly.
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this movie looks beautiful. I will watch it if I have the time. By the way, I actually watched The Cell in theater... I was a teenager looking to kill a few hours. In a way, it was a pretty film, but still very disturbing and stupid all at once.
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like the Cell. But man if it didn't have some amazing shots. The thing with the cow. Hopefully this time he has an amazing story to go with his impressive visuals.
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That's me in the spotlight....not giving a shit.
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I liked The Cell, and I'm looking forward to this!
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it kinda looks like they photoshopped elements from a bunch of different film posters together. Is that the moth from the Silence of the Lambs poster? Eye catching. Not something I'd want to look at on my wall or my attic door or, well, ever again...
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And now Tarsem. You're in bad company dude, but if "Fincher" and "Jonze" are behind you then I guess you can't be that bad. I'll give this one a go.
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I had mixed feelings about the cell but I actually liked the majority of it. I'm really excited to see this though, I've been hearing about this since forever ago.
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"Haunting! Exquisite!"- Roger Ebert.
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THE BLACKEST NIGHT!
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www.cinemablend.com/new/Hayden-Christensen-Is-Superman-8327.html
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Just like The Cell.
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...it follows one of the formulaic rules of DVD covers. Someone cracked the formula, and apparently many DVD covers contain a close-up of the film's star, and an explosion or fire in the background. Even dramas like "Michael Clayton" use this formula.
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Totally Fucking Random!
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...the surefire way to earn a four-star rating from you is to make a movie that creates an entire world via special effects...
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But you begged the Coen Brothers (!) to stop making movies after two movies that weren't even half as bad as most people say!
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...look exactly like the visuals in The Cell. Hence my interest in this film is completely non existent. Oh, and I always liked Alien 3.
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...have ever been any good? It's a serious question, I like the notion of a film being delayed in order to make it perfect. But does it ever happen in real life? The phrase "polishing a turd" springs to mind...
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= This poster?
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I was hoping for something more striking.
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Isn't he the guy who breathes fire in Street Fighter? As for the one-sheet, looks like _somebody_ is trying to outgilliam Gilliam!
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That almost sells me alone. Tarsems already proven himself visually, its just a matter of telling a story worth a damn.
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The film looked incredible. It was flawed, sure, but the story he was able to tell through his images was terrifyingly sublime.
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...was the desert helicopter-mounted camera shots. The camera wobbles so much sometimes, their steadicam/gyrocam rig must have broken and they couldn't afford to get another flown in...;-p
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"the assassination of jesse james by the coward robert ford" -- my favorite movie of 2007 -- is one excellent but long-delayed movie that springs to mind. but i get your point. a majority of oft-delayed movies end up being shite.
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It was embarrassing. She was so terrified that she could not even think straight and was just bawling her eyes out as if a loved one was murdered.
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Thinking about it, I don't think what I said made much sense. I'm sure Apocalypse Now or Star Wars went over schedule. In the case of this film the fact that it has been around for over a year makes me think it isn't bad enough to put straight to dvd, and not good/appealing enough to release properly yet.
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fuckin awful piece of shit.
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Mar 29, 2008 11:20:34 AM CDT
He did it! He joined the One-Word-Name Cretin Club!
by stalin vs predator
His membership among those other magnificently antitalented imbeciles had been expected for so long! Was he embraced by Pitof, mewonders? Did McG kiss him? Did "mink" pay his/her/its respects? Was there a toast by K.A.O.S.? Will Uwe Boll finally choose to become "Uwe"?
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Mar 29, 2008 11:22:43 AM CDT
By the way, this posted is as creative as original as "Tarsem" h
by stalin vs predator
It plagiarizes comic books, of all sources. Christ, they already did this layout ripoff in the old "Tank Girl" poster. Which, in fact, this one even resembles.
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Ok, this poster is phenom. Visually stunning, and catches the attention of the right people. I am looking forward to this, it is going to be a beautiful film.
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it's online, easy to find. Definitely has some visual similarities to The Cell, but maybe the story is good this time.
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Tarsem is ingrained into peoples minds because he's the guy that created that dog turd called The Cell. This film looks exactly the same and to be honest with you, the visuals are not all that good or original. Screw tarsem and the white horse he rode in on passed the burning tree and the fella with a turban..!
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Mar 29, 2008 12:47:05 PM CDT
Reverse the image, then flip it, increase the sharpness!
by thebearovingian
VENOM!I dig the flower vagina lips. At the very least this poster gave me wood!
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Yeah, I'd say the two examples I got burned the worst on were House of 1000 Corpses and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Man, those hurt bad.
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TOYS.
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Who the fuck is Tarsem?
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If that dumb fuck that ruined Star Wars and was even worse in Jumper goes anywhere near the Man Of Steel, I think i might just have a heart attack and die. They should just hire Brendon Fraser and get it over with already, i know it's off topic but this JL movie is going to be the death of alot of DC fans.
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Just sort of has a "look at all the magical things you can do with Photoshop!" tutorial vibe to it. Photoshop 3 or 4, that is.
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I didn't know House of 1000 Corpses and Once Upon a Time in Mexico were delayed, guess I have some reading to do. You know sometimes reading about how a trouble production became troubled is more entertaining than the film itself, Alien 3 for instance. "Why the hell do we have sets but no script?!!"
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and has gay Roland love babies.
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So Tarsem has learned Photoshop. But has be learned how to tell a story?
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He was absolutely the best thing in that movie. The way he played that demon guy was one of the best performances I'd seen and made me a big fan of his. I could have done without J-Lo, as she added nothing to the film and quite frankly was miscast in role that should have been given to someone who could carry the film in that role. Vince Vaughn was just there collecting a paycheck too. Yeah the film is really flawed but Tarsem is a visual master. Maybe not from a story standpoint but definitely has talent when it comes to awesome shots and cinematography. Hopefully this film will be a better effort.
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Fuck this guy.
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Krishna .... Levy?!
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It's okay. Don't be mad cause your parents named you Jimmy. Hey Jimbo, sorry you cant pull off the one named thing cause every other fucker is named Jimmy,and than adding the 009. Is that a MI6 reference. WOW! Your creativity is ingenious. Don't cry Jimmy boy, you could only wish that your name was as cool as Tarsem.
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GEDD DOO DAHH CHAHPAH!! HURREE!!
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Is this move whizzing over the heads of the moviegoing public.Not my cuppa, but it's because the trailer looked like an absinthe soaked fever dream sprinkled with heroin withdrawal hallucinations.Oh, and guys wearing military jackets with no shirts is kind of fruity, and a throwback to the 80s. So, this flick won't do great business in theaters. Ebert blowing his load over this isn't shocking. Where's the Augusta Sun Gazette's movie reporter's quote...I bet it reads like this: "What? Wha...Oh...I get it...it's like Neverending Story...Ok..Whew. No one's gonna go see this...and if I tell people to, they better have open minds or I'm out of a fucking job."Pass. I'll pass until DVD. Just like Southland Tales and Cremaster IV. Interesting stuff, but what the fuck, man? Guys with a single named moniker are annoying.And before you guys start beating me about the head and neck with your fucking semantics, this is my 'net handle, not my fucking name that appears on my checks, credit card, and fucking w-2's ya shitcracker. Love and kisses,Micturatingbenjamin
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I can see how people would loathe it, but it was just very different and worked for me...slightly a mind-fuck type of film, but in a good way. Maybe "Tarsem Singh" is too ethnic sounding. But that didn't stop M. Night from being accepted.
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c'monnnn!
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Seriously, who the hell are any of you to crap on him. You've accomplished nothing in the way of cinema.
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Seriously, who the hell are any of you to crap on him. You've accomplished nothing in the way of cinema.
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Nice. that phrase doesn't get nearly enough rotation in my daily vocab. butt pirate either for that matter.
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That was a classic.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.Tepid, mephitic 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'? That's what no-talent critic Ebert has over me? I've written a novel, am currently co-creating a unique IP with a guy who works with WETA, and, I was a DJ for five years. No simple basement dwelling gramma's boy am I! Five years, ironically, was the same amount of time Old Ebert couldn't see his weiner for when he was a fat load. But I'm a guy who says that Ebert isn't the world's greatest judge of popular cinema. Without Siskel, he's a puffed up dude who's admittedly got a hot ass wife. I'm just saying that Ebert liking a thing, and Joe Sixpack guys like myself liking a thing like 'The Fall' are often DIFFERENT.You don't have to take my opinion, but it's clear you paid attention to it, and for narcissistic douchebags like myself, that's all I ask. Thank you Sequitir!
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Are a big 'Who's Who' of 'Who Cares?'. Other than Spike Jonze and Fincher, name ONE other thing the actors listed on the poster have done that Americans have seen.
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This isn't meant to sound derogatory because I know how talkbacks usually do, but...was your novel published? I'm just curious. What was it about?
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It seems from that spray Hollywood's getting owned by geekus cuntus, Hope not...can anyone here actually wait for a movie to come out and discover it or are we all doomed to moriartys' prophecy
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micturatingbenjamin - who cares whether or not the actors are famous? But to answer your question, Lee Pace stars in Pushing Daisies, which is a solidly-rated show. And also appeared in Infamous and Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. Off the top of my head.
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Damn Jonesie, you hit it on the head. Ebert does get off on films that create there own effects heavy reality. Dark City may have of been good, but BEST FILM OF THE YEAR. Ditto, Majority Report. And I seem to recall a 4 star review of Spawn.
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The overall story is a bit convoluted but it was a remarkable film visually.
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this has about as much cultural value as the one-sheet I wiped my bum with this morning
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http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/10/19/nolan_kelly_wideweb__470x351,0.jpg
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a "hot ass wife." Also, saying "I was a DJ for five years" is not really helping you micturate. Oh you were the asshole who pressed the play button? Oh wow. How did you ever do that and write an unpublished novel. I do hope to see what you and some guy from WETA come up with though. It should be very "unique."
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No critique can say they added anything to cinema. Ebert is no different, especially with Valley of the Dolls on his resume. I quote Ego: "The average piece of junk has more merit than [the] criticism designating it so." However Ebert has shown some legit geek cred in some of the movies he's given positive reviews to (and therefore elevated into the public eye). Plus, I like him.
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Crazy.
I am not a hater, and I do in fact beleive that anyone who is able to get the funding to make a film(s) should be allowed to make said film(s). Some great directors have made terrible movies. Some terrible directors have made great movies. However! (You knew that was coming, though, right?) It makes me a little bit nervous that David Fincher and Spike Jonze occupy that eye catching spot at the top. -
His images don't leave you, his imagination is infectious.
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I like this one better
http://www.notasdecine.es/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/fall_poster.jpg
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Yeah, I like that original one better, too. Thanks for posting it, JaPra. I still like this one, though, but I don't think it's as eye-catching.
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Apr 02, 2008 11:42:33 PM CDT
Comments like Sequiters are the price you pay for Moral grandsta
by jimmylonewolf
Sequiter's disrespectful comment is precisely the result your opinion of The Cell's "fans" provokes...and it illustrates exactly why that eview is jarringly inappropriate for this site.
That review would fit right in (and I shudder as I type this, because it pains me greatly to say it) on Michael Medved's website. And I know damn well that Mori is about as far from Medved as a critic can get. But there it is.
This post shows signs that maybe Mori has re-thought the broad moral posturing of the misguided earlier review. Lets hope so, because one bull-headed statement deserves another...and that's why we have Sequiter ladies and gentlemen... -
MC Escher like scene in the trailer? Hopefully Price Tarsem doesn't hide the fact that his wants to film crazy visuals and makes this all a lame story being told. Just like how all the cool stuff in the cell didn't take place it was just in the killers mind. Price Tarsem just fucking take us to your messed up place and make a story there. If there is the back and forth all the time like in The Cell its going to suck. Also come up with better names for your movies for real. THE cell, THE fall, and your next flick THE unforgettable. Seriously thats the name of his next film. After that he is just going to make THE _____. Also if you cannot think of a good story besides (Its in someones mind) to use your crazy kick ass visual style. Why not team up with some other director who can? Image Spike Jones or Michel Gondry
working with Price Tarsem? That are why don't you just go beg Charlie Kaufman for his next script. I hope this is good. -
Can't wait for the lame DVD cover they come out with for this movie. You know the DVD is going to the "From the director of THE cell" plastered all over it.
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Tarsem = suck
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