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Having lived in Las Vegas every day of my life, I was enjoying it, up until the end. How freaking depressing, since it mirrors what happened to me almost exactly. (Only my mom was a nurse, not a stripper.)

Sad, sad movie, not sad in a good way, like "Beaches" or "Steel Magnolias"...just depressing!

Brittany Murphy is going to be getting an Oscar someday, she's always so good in movies. If you like her, I'd suggest Freeway or something else.

Every so often, a movie comes along that leaves you *feeling.* You might not even know, exactly, what it is you're feeling; may not be able to articulate it, but that you are feeling it is undeniable. It was once said that "To be called 'great' deservingly, a work must bring its reader to a recognition of some profound truth of the human condition of which they were previously, perhaps, only dimly aware." Surely, the same can be said about movies, and this movie in particular. It's not that it's the perfect movie, or even the most original, but it conveys some kind of truth, some realism that strikes a cord and the resonance continues long after the final credits have rolled.

Hollywood has a tendency toward incredibly two-dimensional characters: they are either good or bad, there is no grey. One of the most refreshing things about "Falling Sky" was the absolute humanness of all its characters. No one character was 100% good, nor were any 100% bad; they were flawed, each trying to do the best they could in bad situations -- sometimes making things better, sometimes making them worse, but always trying to make them *something.*

It can't be said that "Falling Sky" was without flaws, but it can be said that, despite its flaws, it managed to rise above and convey something that all too often goes unsaid. Life isn't about happy endings or triumph over tragedy; it's not about making the right choices or even about making the wrong ones. Life is about living, and it's about dying; it about going on, in whatever way it is that you must do it, because that's all that can be done.

"Falling Sky" is a shabby attempt at making a serious drama of the same ilk as "Anywhere But Here" and "Tumbleweeds"; mom/daughter stories where the daughter is the more mature of the two. Fraught with ineptitude in just about every aspect, the tragedy of this film isn't in the story. It's the blotch on the resumes of the cast it creates. Pass on this loser.

One of the worse films I'd ever seen! I'm also on a quest to see every Brit Murphy film: She is a memorable performer and under the hands of the right director can bring to life the most adorable and unique characters (who can forget 'Daisy' or 'Elizabeth Berkins'!), but here she follows routine dialogue. The movie doesn't attempt to achieve believability- the way her character is dressed is contrary to her personality, how can they afford a decent house with the scraps they earn, how does someone like mom get a job so conveniently, etc.. Further more, we aren't surprised that they drive a classic car, we are not surprised that the daughter is the brightest kid in literature class, we are not surprised that her mother becomes a filthy ugly stripper in some drunken sleaze-hole, and we sho-as-hell wuzn't surprised nor entertained or even cared that the mom is dumber and more childish than the teenae daughter. Of course- every teenage girl movie must have an arsenal of dumb hormone driven male teens who cause trouble and one of them has to be a cute boy that she absolutely must fall in love with. There's nothing necessarily wrong with the plot being so unoriginal as long as the movie adds fresh material to keep it entertaining (this one doesn't). It lacked the most basic composition of every film- visual style. The music is cheesy. Things happen in the story simply because they'd already happened in other movies of the same formula. The subplots concerning the teenage boys and some hookers were pointless. I don't know why "Falling Sky" was made. Maybe it looked good on paper but then the entire project simply fell apart; probably because neither Brian J. Depalma nor the cast had any vision or enthusiasm for it.

If you like tear jerkers, this one is for you. If you have ever dealt with suicide, this one is for you. I hate tear jerkers but this is one film that is outstanding. It was genuine and not unrealistic like a lot of movies. this movie is true to what people go through living with an alcoholic and/or dealing with suicide. The acting in this movie was fantastic.

Wow. Yes, the plot is heart-wrenching and the subject matter is sad to those affected in real life. However, this movie is just lame. It's been done SO many times. The daughter is of course, so much more intelligent than the mother, and is predictably the smartest kid in class. And of course she falls for the "cute" troubled kid, who is just as misunderstood as she is. Add in some gratuitous teen drug abuse and you have the making of a perfect after-school special. Oh! How could I forget the totally awesome garage band by the pool scene?!? I was laughing at the kids "rocking out" to it. And the soundtrack is just painful to listen to. I wish I had my 90 minutes back.

emotionally wrenching, beautiful film. The cinematography is almost so beautiful it is indescribable. The script is powerful and deep. The final scene i will remember always, the way the light plays on the mountains and the lake. A truly great film.

I absolutely loved this film when I saw it yesterday.It's possibly one of the most emotionally heart-wrenching dramas ever made-it actually reminds me a bit fabulous "Requiem for a Dream".The photography is beautiful and the performances by both Britanny Murphy and Karen Allen are simply outstanding.The film is really sad-it actually made me cry a little bit.So if you are ready for emotional roller-coaster check it out.You have been warned!My rating:10 out of 10!

I thought this was a wonderful film.It brings out what really happens in life.Things that we don't ever think about that happens, but they do.Made me realize how lucky we really are, just to live ,because there is always someone out there that either has it just as bad as you,if not worse.This is a movie you have to watch till the very end to know you like it.If you just watch the first 20 minutes you might feel as if the film is a little boring and out of touch, but if you keep watching you'll enjoy. If your the type of person that has to be entertained throughout the whole movie,perhaps,this isn't the movie for you.Although, if you like things with meaning,you should definitely see.

One of Brittany's best movies. Love the song "The Sky Is Falling" during the end credits. Brittany's performance is brilliant. She truly could play any character. The movie is realistic & portrays the struggles with disease & addiction really well. The ending is absolutely perfect. Fantastically written. The entire cast & crew were amazing.

Chris you made it! You always said you'd be famous one day! you are an inspiration to all who have dreams. Lea (alli girl) and Montana LYNN CHAMBERS are my favorite in Falling Sky. I wonder why? Anyone who knows Chris from Washington Jr High in the Quad Cities, IL - know he has two left feet and owes me a dance, so I may step all over his feet! I'm proud to say I knew him then and wish him a blessed journey in the industry- I love all the movies and appearances over the years. Chris was a talented teen and I just felt I'd see him on the big screen one day! After I saw one of his plays as a child in IL he soon left the area. Everyone deeply missed him at school, until he started showing up here and there getting parts in various shows. The Great Outdoors is his most famous movie with John Candy.

Go ahead Chris!

Jodi Lynn Chambers-Wilson Jax Bch., Florida

Oh My GOD!!!

i am on a Brittany Murphy film quest, so when i went to rent some DVD's today i saw this in the new release section.

i want my money back.

this film sucked big time.

Karen Allen played such a loser in this film, and Brittney (even though she looked good) was playing a role that seemed to be a cross between her characters in "Girl Interrupted" & "Don't Say A Word".

if you feel you must see this film, then go ahead....just don't say i didn't warn you first.