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Falling Down
Starring: Michael Douglas , Robert Duvall , Barbara Hershey , Tuesday Weld , and Rachel Ticotin
Director: Joel Schumacher
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ASIN: 0790742780
Release Date: 1999-10-26

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This film, about a downsized engineer (Michael Douglas) who goes ballistic, triggered a media avalanche of stories about middle-class white rage when it was released in 1993. In fact, it's nothing more than a manipulative, violent melodrama about one geek's meltdown. Douglas, complete with pocket protector, nerd glasses, crewcut, and short-sleeved white shirt, gets stuck in traffic one day near downtown L.A. and proceeds to just walk away from his car--and then lose it emotionally. Everyone he encounters rubs him the wrong way--and a fine lot of stereotypes they are, from threatening ghetto punks to rude convenience store owners to a creepy white supremacist--and he reacts violently in every case. As he walks across L.A. (now there's a concept), cutting a bloody swath, he's being tracked by a cop on the verge of retirement (Robert Duvall). He also spends time on the phone with his frightened ex-wife (Barbara Hershey). Though Douglas and Duvall give stellar performances, they can't disguise the fact that, as usual, this is another film from director Joel Schumacher that is about surface and sensation, rather than actual substance. --Marshall Fine

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Douglas on top form.......2007-07-03

This is easily Michael Douglas's best ever acting performance. In Falling Down he is a man on the very edge of a complete breakdown. The problem is that anybody who upsets him is likely to come off badly.

At the start of the film we see 'D-Fens' (Douglas) in his car in a non-moving traffic jam. Its a boiling hot day, his air-conditionaing has packed up and everything is annoying him. Eventually he just walks away and leaves the car saying hes going home. Home it turns out is where his estranged wife and daughter live. To get there he has to walk miles and its his journey home that the core of the film revolves around. The set-pieces in this film are very well done. In particular his visit to a store to buy a pair of hiking boots is brilliantly done. Robert Duvall plays the Policeman (who is retiring that day) who realises that De-Fens is very dangerous indeed. Duvall as always is excellent and in an under-stated way matches Douglas's very edgy performance.

The film isn't without its faults. The message that D-Fens is cracking up is hammered home over and over, uneccessarily in my view. We can see this from D-Fens actions, so the frequent shots of people carrying placards emphasing this point weren't needed. However overall this is a well directed and very well written film.

Life vs Foster.......2007-04-19

William Foster is pretty much your average Joe with a nowhere job doing nothing much with life. "Falling Down" takes you into his world during the one day that he decides to fight back against life's trials. A traffic jam seems to be the trigger for what is a rollercoaster ride through the city, all the while Detective Prendergast is trying to track him down on his own last day before retirement.

This is a seriously powerful look at life just wearing someone down, and their explosion against it. I saw it as a comment on the soul-destroying, monotonous lives that a lot of people have, and the yearning for a reality that could never be. Foster seemed to live in an idealised past that was no more.

Michael Douglas is intense as William Foster, putting in a gritty and raw portrayal of a man fighting against the very world he lives in. While there are some humourous moments, mostly it is a shocking walk through the worst day of a man's life.

Not a film to go "Wow! That was cool!" about, "Falling Down" is a fantastic movie with real depth. I would recommend it to anyone who just felt like choking the living **** out of some smarmy shop assistant. One might be surprised at how relatable Foster is.

loss.......2007-04-11

A man pushed to the edge. But the way he finds a temporary reprieve from his situation...............is a roller coaster ride in itself. Michael Douglas steps out of his clean cut, do everything right image and what he does will leave you breathless...................

Our Greatest Fear........2007-04-09

In life we set our course and we put one foot in front of the other and we start along that chosen path. Every so often something comes along and pushes us one way or the other and we fight to remain on the path we've chosen. We hold on with tenacity, with hope and sometimes through sheer faith that everything will turn out like it's supposed to.

Michael Douglas does a fantastic job of playing the part of a man who is sort of yanked from his path, then as he tries to pretend that nothing has changed is given the final push towards oblivion. His actions seem to be those of a psychotic, but the end result, which he outlines for Robert Duvall at the end of the film, sadly, makes sense.

He realizes his path is gone, he realizes he is too broken to fix, but some good can still come from his lack of usefullness.

He does what we all fear doing while following that path we set for ourselves in life. He falls down and doesn't have it in himself to get back up.

ive seen this movie 300 times.......2007-04-04

ive seen this movie 300 times. and it gets better with each viewing.

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' ? ' Movie is a three-day emotional whirlwind into the life of a college grad turned lunatic (West) and his oddly-discovered, mentally challenged friend (Art), trying to live out the harsh reality of the present times within society's darkest side.. This edgy, must see feature comedy, is a vision of the fictional subconscious mixed with "real-life", seamlessly laid into an original storyline...something that has never been done before! Through "live" hidden cameras, intuitive thoughts, nightmares and unfortunate relationships, West and Art take you on an unforgettable cinematic voyage filled with trauma, humor, love, tranquility & chaos. Adding to the complexity of this original story, West & Art not only have to live out their saga in the fictional and non-fictional realm, but they must do it with a most intriguing companion intertwined in their fate, 'Nancy the Blowup Doll'. Yes, a lunatic, a mentally handicapped, and a latex beauty...connect the three.!! ' ? ' will generate both controversy and curiosity within one's own subconscious regarding faith, sexuality, childhood and overall state of mind towards the world we live in today. It combines the distinctive brilliance of Kubrick, with the disgruntled genius of Michael Douglas in 'Falling Down', and twisted humor of 'South Park', to create a one-of-a-kind, edgy comedic experience. In order to provide two diverse perspectives for ' ? ', its storyline, characters, overall feel and symbolism, 2 renditions were produced and are included in this Limited Edition Box Set (Full Color Version, Full B&W Version and Complete CD Soundtrack)!! The fact that two different versions were ultimately created and are available to be experienced, combined with the fact that the movie seamlessly blends "real-life" cinema into a fictional plot, makes ' ? ' one of the most unique & captivating motion pictures of our time.

Yo-Yo Ma - Inspired by Bach Vol. 2, Falling Down Stairs / Sarabande (Cello Suites 3 & 4)

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Yo-Yo Ma - Inspired by Bach Vol. 2, Falling Down Stairs / Sarabande (Cello Suites 3 & 4)
Starring: Yo-Yo Ma , Singer , and Mckellar
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00004ZET2
Release Date: 2000-11-21

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"Falling Down Stairs" (55 min.) features Bach's Suite No. 3 for Unaccompanied Cello. Although he knew the music well, Mark Morris had never thought to choreograph a dance based on Bach's "Third Suite." He felt the music was complete in itself. But through a close collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma, an astonishing dance emerges, a true three-way collaboration between musician, dancers and filmmaker Barbara Willis Sweete. "Sarabande" (56 min.) features Bach's Suite No. 4 for Unaccompanied Cello. A great musician instinctively builds a complex and intimate relationship with his listeners. This dramatic film from director Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter) explores a number of such relationships, revealing the generosity of spirit and love that flow from Yo-Yo Ma's performance.

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Inspired.......2007-05-26

As a dancer I found this DVD a true inspiration. Yo-Yo Ma's gentle manner and love of the creative soul in all of us is seen through both short movies. Mark morris is exquisite in capturing in movement the core of flowing gentleness and playfulness of Bach as played by Yo-Yo Ma. An awesome experience in sight and sound!

Disappointing.......2006-11-14

Yo-Yo Ma is a wonderful cellist. Unfortunately, this DVD does not showcase his talent but is hijacked by self-indulgent "filmmakers" who think we are interested in Mark Morris' artistic angst as he struggles through choreograpic rehearsals complete with four-letter expletives. Yo-Yo is talked-over background music in much "Falling Down Stairs," which reminded me of the bumper sticker: "Humpty Dumpty was pushed." I deposited the DVD in the trash before finishing "Sarabande."

Bach Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs

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the creation of a dance

Bach Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs
Starring: Yo-Yo Ma , Mark Morris , Lori Singer , Don McKellar , and Arsinée Khanjian
Director: Barbara Willis Sweete , and Atom Egoyan
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the creation of a dance.......2007-02-19

if you wish to witness the creation of a dance from concept through missteps in rehearsal and be a fly on the wall, this is a rare treat ... until watching this film of morris' choreography and his interactions with both ma and his dancers, i never really appreciated his art which sometimes strikes me as a bit too precious, unlike a taylor or parsons. there is a lovely scene where he is directing his dancers and in the midst realizes his idea isn't working, and you get to see him deal with that on film, with the classic line finally, ok, let's take it from the top. the second piece is some kind of short film that i found impossible to watch.

The American President/Falling Down/A Perfect Murder

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The American President/Falling Down/A Perfect Murder
Starring: Michael Douglas , Annette Bening , Martin Sheen , Michael J. Fox , and Anna Deavere Smith
Director: Rob Reiner , Andrew Davis , and Joel Schumacher
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ASIN: B00006JMT3
Release Date: 2003-05-13

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Three movies from big screen big shot Michael Douglas. The American President; Falling Down; A Perfect Murder: Special Edition

Yo-Yo Ma - Inspired by Bach No. 3, Falling Down Stairs (Cello Suite 3)

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Yo-Yo Ma - Inspired by Bach No. 3, Falling Down Stairs (Cello Suite 3)
Starring: Yo-Yo Ma , and Mark Morris
Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
Manufacturer: Sony Music Entertainment
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ASIN: 1573301272
Release Date: 1998-02-17

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Falling Flat on Face.......2001-02-08

Similar in concept to No. 5 in the series, but without the same degree of success. The result here seems forced, without any apparent chemistry between cellist, choreographer, and dancers. Borrow this if you want to see a documentary about a failed artistic collaboration.

An Inspiration.......1999-04-08

The collaboration of Bach's 3rd Suite for Unaccompanied Cello with Mark Morris' "Falling Down Stairs" was wonderful to watch. Yo-Yo Ma's playing is truly an inspiration. I got to see this performance live and it's absolutely captivating. Bach would have been proud.

The Michael Douglas Collection: The American President/Falling Down/A Perfect Murder

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Starring: Michael Douglas
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Falling Down [Region 2]
Starring: Michael Douglas , Robert Duvall , Barbara Hershey , Tuesday Weld , and Rachel Ticotin
Director: Joel Schumacher
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ASIN: B00004S5RK

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Falling Down [Region 2]
Starring: Michael Douglas , Robert Duvall , Barbara Hershey , Tuesday Weld , and Rachel Ticotin
Director: Joel Schumacher
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ASIN: B00004R84K

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Falling Down [Region 2]
Starring: Michael Douglas , Robert Duvall , Barbara Hershey , Tuesday Weld , and Rachel Ticotin
Director: Joel Schumacher
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