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Man, I had no clue what I was in for. The idea is simple (two climbers get stuck atop a 2000-foot tower in the middle of the desert) but the viewer experience is complex. It feels so real. It's meant to feel real. "Fall" is an unapologetically distressing tour de force. Buckle up.

My subject line is a bit cheeky, tho. Yes I'm warning you to be careful- particularly if you're acrophobic because, again, this one pulls no punches. It is intense. But it's also a line the climbers say more often than any other. They keep stating the obvious: "Be careful, Hunter!" "Omg Becky, be careful!" And each time restarts your panic cycle anew: "Oh no, what are they in for now?!" Worse, it's hard to prepare for what's coming. Even when you think you're ready, there's no telling how your body will react to what it sees and fears; logic can't always override instinct. In that sense it's not a movie that provides soft landings (pardon the pun). It is full on *trying to spark a physical response.

Not just when the climbers are on the tower either. It employs other tactics as well. Like repeatedly using an establishing shot with a sign that says "No Trespassing. Danger of Death." So even if you start to (somehow) settle in comfortably, the words push you back out to the edge of your seat. The name of the film works the same way: Fall. Would "Climbing the Ladder," "High," "Alone Together" ("Friends in High Places" lol) or something more hopeful/less dramatic not have been enough? Nope. FALL. The filmmakers make no secret of where they want your mind to be.

In the end, subconscious tools work in tandem with vertigo-inducing visuals to create a fully destabilizing experience: Be careful... Danger of death... Fall. You hear it, see it and feel it. I get sweaty palms just typing it out now, and if I watch again I'll need a new strategy because the thrills are not something you get used to. One of the more electrifying movies I've ever seen.

If you come into this expecting something really stupid and campy, it actually better than you think. I was surprised at how good the acting is and how genuinely terrifying it was to watch. It had a good pace and makes your heart pound with fear so it basically does its job as a suspenseful thriller. There are interesting twists, even if they are somewhat predictable. It does a lot with what was a small budget and lesser known actors. Yes, it's dumb they climb the tower, yes, you can get hung up on that, but bottom line, it's entertaining.

If you expect a phenomenal Oscar worthy movie, go somewhere else, but if you're looking for movie that genuinely makes you face your fear of heights, this is the movie for you.

I'd like to point out that I'm a horror buff, have seen probably around 1000 'scary movies', and have never come across anything like this. Give me killers/ghosts/clowns/sharks any day.

I will point out, I do have acrophobia to an extent. I'm fine with rides and roller coasters and things like that, but I start to sweat when I'm near a ledge or out in the open at an elevated level, like a rooftop.

I thought I'd give Fall a go, since I'd be comfortable on my couch...but I was very very wrong.

The imagery in the film is so intense that there were parts where I could only watch 10 to 15 minutes at a time before needing a break because my palms and soles of my feet were incredibly sweaty. It took me forever to actually finish the movie.

The acting is decent, and the story is pretty basic, but I've given the film a rating of 8 because no film has freaked me out as much as Fall did. Not Vertigo, not The Walk, not Skyscraper, not anything.

If you're fine with heights, you may find the movie a bit boring I would assume...but if you aren't fine with them, you're in for a bumpy ride.

I really had no expectations when I decided to watch this movie but aside from some of the usual predictable moments and boneheaded decisions by the two main characters, I actually enjoyed it. For me that was due to a few observations: 1) there were a few small twists in the plot which was a pleasant surprise especially in this type of movie genre and 2) the camera work/cgi effects which looked quite realistic and really gave you a sense of the height with a little vertigo feeling to boot. If you like this type of movie and don't suffer from major vertigo, this one is definitely worth a watch!

Swap down for up, water for air, scuba gear for climbing gear, sharks for a pair of vultures and voila you have another harrowing story of survival. Hardly original but to be honest it's decently executed. The acting is solid and you genuinely feel like this film was shot 2000 feet above ground. Make no mistake it is uncomfortable. The camera work fully engaged the butterflies in my stomach and properly connected me with actors sense of fear and excitement. Not necessarily the edge of my seat stuff but I was along for the ride. While I haven't given this film a particularly high rating it definitely deserves a watch.

This movie was rather hard to watch, not because of the direction or acting, but just because of the sheer intensity of the story. It's not for the weak of heart. I wanted to look away several times rather than see what was going to happen. It's a pretty decent film, just know that if you're squeamish or acrophobic at all, you're probably going to be on the edge of your seat the whole time, probably not feeling too comfortable at times.

I really don't have a fear of heights, but this film sure made me realize that I just wasn't high enough to get scared. Co-writer, producer and director Scott Mann did a superb job filming this smart little thriller so well, I got vertigo, dizzy and an upset stomach in some scenes. Don't get me started on my constant anxiety and elevated blood pressure watching this. It's constant edge of your seat moments with great cinematography and special effects, that you'll actually feel like you're stuck up there with them.

The writing was tight and cohesive with excellent character development that helped in the suspenseful scenes. The few twists and turns were well led up-to and perfectly executed, albeit somewhat predictable. The 107 min runtime flew by with the spot-on pacing. Casting and performances were convincing all around.

My biggest issue was the poor sound editing; towards the end, the score is so loud and overbearing, it muffles the actors dialogue. Aside from that and a few plot and technical issues, this is one of the better survival films I've seen in a long time. It's a well deserved 8/10 from me.

If this movie does one thing well, it's building tension. There was times I was on the edge of my seat, clinched and sweaty, just imagining being up on that tower myself.

This is far from a, what I would call, a "critically good" movie. The visuals aren't top notch, especially in the beginning, but becomes more forgivable after the first scene, some of the dialogue and actions of the characters might make you scratch your head, and there are some major plot points that some might find to be predictable. The ending does feel pretty abrupt and I feel like we missed a couple good scenes on the cutting room floor in favor of run time.

All that being said, if you're a huge fan of survival thriller movies in the vein of 47 Meters Down, Frozen, etc. You would certainly have a good time with this flick. It does an excellent job of keeping you on edge throughout the whole movie, which is quite a feat, and something I haven't felt in a theater in awhile. It certainly has its flaws but it entertains remarkably well.

How this is technologically impressive is one thing. A worthy combination of computer generated images and the real thing. The soundtrack also does not fail. But that's all the package. What matters the most is what's beneath the surface, the contents. Pain and fear of death making someone rediscover their will to live after a personal tragedy. Also, altering their perception of reality, removing idealism, to be more exact. Also, when things go far enough, the plot may surprise the audience. Of course, there can be criticism. There could probably have been fewer shots with the blinding Sun in them. The heroines could have been a bit more resourceful here and there, and they could have been tested even more. But the action takes place in a hot desert and sunlight is a big problem there. No wander the movie gives it strong emphasis. And in a situation like what the movie has, it is way more difficult to think as clear as possible than, say, at home, in comfort. And as for what the main characters go through, especially with the performances delivered, "Fall" works just fine.

I kept asking myself why I watched this. It's so scary my hands were very sweaty, I couldn't believe it. Nothing has ever given me that reaction. They did an excellent job of filming for maximum fright effect. Don't watch if you have a weak heart or something. So a 15/10 stars for horror and seven for the whole movie. 600 characters?.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

My palms were sweaty even after the movie was over. This movie was very predictable and you get what you expect just from the trailer. But this is still a terrifying fun film. There are a couple of curve balls thrown at you that I really appreciated. Very fun to watch!

Best friends Becky Connor (Grace Caroline Currey) and Shiloh Hunter (Virginia Gardner) are climbing a mountain with Becky's husband Dan, who loses his footing and falls to his death. A year later, Becky has given up climbing and become an alcoholic shut-in. She has estranged herself from her father, James (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) , because he suggested that Dan was not the right man for her. Decide to climb an old communications tower 600 meters high as a way to fight against the partner of one of them, who died while the three of them were climbing together. However, m as soon as they reach the top, the steps fall and they are trapped in this remote and precarious metal structure. Fear reaches new heights !. Dropping soon !.

The film contains thrills, chills, suspense, terror, spectacular aerial frames, and plot twists too. Scott Mann directs this fast-paced thriller in which two rock climbing lovers , the two experienced climbers: the two lead actresses Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner did the bulk of their own stunts- embark on a high-risk adventure to the top of the abandoned B67 TV tower . This takes place almost entirely in the towers, where both young women will have to survive on a platform of very few meters from the inclement weather and the dangers of the night.

It contains a thrilling and suspenseful musical score by Tim Despic . As well as atmospherically adequate cinematography by MacGregor, shot on location in Shadow Mountains, Mojave Desert, California, Four Aces Movie Ranch, Palmdale, Lancaster, California. This decently produced motion picture was well directed by Scott Mann. Scott Mann detailed how it was shot: filmëd on location with the actresses using support wires, the whole thing is real. It's the real structure, they're really up there, and more than anything, the elements that beat them, the whipping around and everything, they're all very real We had these IMAX-sized cameras, went up and basically found the top tip of a mountain that had this big dropoff. And then we built the tower sections by the mountain and that enabled us to film pretty much everything for real with the girls on top of the tower and then if you ever looked right down, there was an element where we had to stitch in ground that we shot elsewhere in the desert to feel it¨. Scott Mann's an action expert directing some succesful films with plenty of spectacular set pieces , violence , thrills and twisted intrigues , such as : ¨The Tournament¨, ¨Heist¨, ¨Down Amongst the Dead¨ , ¨Final Score¨ and ¨Fall¨. Rating : 6.5/10. The flick with appeal to thrillers enthusiasts.

Fall is the kind of movie that's A) best the first time you see it and B) is most effective in theaters-the bigger the screen the better.

A lot of scenes genuinely made me feel the jelly legs you get from vertigo at great heights. The tension and escalating desperation was really well shot-it was an enjoyable ride. I don't see Fall being as effective streaming at home or watching on a small screen or mobile device.

The plot twist (which is satisfying on a first watch) probably won't hit as hard in subsequent viewings, and it's not compelling enough to make me want to rewatch the movie with the knowledge of the twist to spot clues and details.

Where do you start wth a movie this dumb? Some very basic stuff, like rope. Rope would be useful if you fancy yourself a climber. How about food? Or water? Maybe tell someone where you are going and what you are planning to do? I mean, any or all of those things would be good ideas.

Or how about not putting peer pressure on your friend who lost her husband in (another totally dumb) climbing accident? That also might be a good idea.

Or resisting your poser friend's peer pressure to do something monumentally stupid? That might make some sense.

And all this is before you get to the approximately eleventy-seven really dumb decisions these two idiots make while climbing this tower.

This movie is ripe for a "How Did This Get Made" treatment.

It's hard to sit through a movie when characters make incredibly awful decisions based on clichés. No one "moves on" from grief. It's not necessary to "conquer fears" to keep grief at bay. Those are horrible premises to begin with but then you add that Hunter is just a bad, manipulative friend and Becky is fragile and they foolishly do what? Climb a cell tower which means climbing a LADDER?

Girl, please. You used to rock climb and have perfectly good equipment to go do THAT but instead this insipid movie was about about two women making bad choice after bad choice and called it a good thing. It's insulting to your intelligence to watch this. I'm super curious about the cell phone battery life and some of the tech here that's way too advanced for people who decided to do such a stupid thing.

Don't do it. You'll be so mad that you did. (Unless finger pointing at the screen to asinine characters is your thing. In that case, get your friends together and shout at the screen the entire time to drown out the dialogue and have yourselves a blast. Include good snacks so the night's not a total waste.)

Acrophobia: (noun) - extreme or irrational fear of heights.

What many people don't realize about this "phobia" is that looking up is just as dizzying and terrifying as looking down. Looking in any direction triggers the sensation of vertigo. As such, it is a paralyzing fear that is only resolved by returning to terra firma, and even then nightmares will often persist.

And, really, what is so phobic about not wanting to place oneself in a situation where falling to the ground could result in serious injury or death? If you ask me, avoiding such heights is eminently sane and reasonable. Phobias are typically those that are, as the definition states, IRrational, like flying via a major air carrier or wading in the shallow end of a pool, whereas scaling a rust-ridden 2000+ foot communications tower missing many of its bolts seems like the pinnacle of pointless idiocy.

I won't comment on the mountain climbing aspect of this film, which accounts for the film's premise. Others who practice the activity have eviscerated it appropriately and even I, someone who gets nervous scaling a stepladder, could recognize the foolish actions the characters were engaging in. Seriously, do even amateur climbers try to blindly shove a cam into a bird's nook without first checking for the occupant?

After the Vertical Limit inspired first act, our heroine keeps herself planted, giving a certain pill case longing looks, for 51 weeks when her best friend comes calling, commanding her to get back on the airy horse. Her solution? Scaling the aforementioned monster tower in a stupidly desolate area of what looks like a scorpion-filled desert. No civilization, no help should something go wrong, and no hope. The perfect recipe for disaster and tragedy. This is the situation our characters willingly jump into with eyes wide open.

Fall is rather predictable, save for a mid-movie twist that I won't ruin (though others have). The ascent obviously goes awry, sticking our heroines 2000 feet up on a small "pizza-sized" platform. This is the effective end of the vertical journey, just a few feet shy from the red warning light for aviators. The only assets remaining being two backpacks, a push-up bra, and a panic box containing small binoculars and a flare gun with one lone round.

Before I start moaning, let me say that the film is shot exceptionally well and pulls out an impressive Hollywood trick to fool the viewer into thinking the action actually takes place on a real communications tower (seriously, read the IMDb trivia, but only AFTER you've seen the movie). My large-screen TV, for which I'm well and truly blessed, became something of a curse for an avowed acrophobe. Fall is not a film to be approached lightly for those heavily afflicted with the condition and I can only imagine how heart-attack inducing it would be to watch it on a VR setup. What it sets out to do it does distressingly well in much the same way that Kingdom of the Spiders or Arachnophobia would be purified kryptonite to someone horrified by the 8-legged critters.

The characters, though, are...problematic. We're in the day and age of "girl power", so we're expected to believe that one lanky girl and one slightly heavier 2nd girl would embark on such a reckless endeavour without an appropriate amount of climbing gear and other survival assets. For example, one thing that stuck out was the ropes the girls utilized, as they seemed no better than bungee cords. Small diameter ropes are difficult to grasp and even harder to lift heavy objects. After a certain weight is applied, they act like piano wire and become hot knives against buttery skin. Our ambitious pair didn't even bring generic gardening gloves, so it becomes bare hands or bust. They don't even think to take off their clothing to use as SOME layer of protection between their naked paws and the dollar-store twine.

The Bionic Women these two are not, so the inevitable happens and...well, that would be telling. I'm not here to spoil, as the film is genuinely worth a watch and the twist is an actual surprise. You could read the IMDb trivia and short-circuit the narrative, but I'd advise against it.

Something else that the pair don't consider, for inscrutable reasons, is to perform a lineman descent, which would seem rather easy given what we're expected to believe the girls are otherwise capable of doing. Perhaps this would be impossible given the meager gear they brought along, but it should've been an obvious plot point to at least bring up (and reject as needed). If you don't know what a lineman climb is, Google it, as it's a clever and viable way to sashay up and down a pole or tree without ladder rungs.

I could extol virtues or bitterly complain for many more paragraphs, but I'll end it here by saying that Fall is, indeed, worth your time, as the filmmaking on display, particularly for a scant $3 million, is wildly competent and breathtaking. Just don't get TOO mired in the numerous narrative deficiencies, as there are many. Just consider the theme to be two girls that did something brainless and are no longer thinking straight. If you can do that, you'll (probably) be all right.