Review of Falling Down (1993) by Krishnanand T — 27 Nov 2009
This is arguably Joel Schumacher's magnum opus right here. Before directing such gems as "The Number 23" and "Batman & Robin", he directed this delightful black comedy about a common man (Michael Douglas) who, during a morning traffic jam to the unemployment office, starts going off on a rampage in order to gain back the love of his ex-wife, who assumes that he is really just a nerdy psychopath.
Meanwhile, a retiring detective forced to leave his job due to his commandeering wife (Robert Duvall) sees this as an opportunity to turn his life around, despite what the majority says.
This film is not about D-Fens acting nuts and saying some pretty true words of wisdom or about Prendergast trying to assume control of his life, but is more or less about how much of social outcasts these two guys are due to circumstances beyond their control (but are a result of their apathy).
This review of Falling Down (1993) was written by Krishnanand T on 27 Nov 2009.
Falling Down has generally received positive reviews.
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