The Fall Before Paradise

Interesting, complex movie that held my interest from the first scene straight through to the credits. Left some questions that continue to creep into my thoughts. Enjoyed Devere Jehl in particular and would like to see more of him. I hope this film makes it into general release.

I was not going to comment on this movie, as there are some very positive reviews already posted, then i read the comment from "dave-colonna", and felt i should have my say. Mr dave-colonna's comments, are to me totally unfounded, and as he purports to be a "film maker", i would like to see some of his work, and have the chance to comment on it, He says it was that bad he walked out with out seeing the movie through to the end, well i do not know how he can comment on something he has not fully seen, his comment on nursing staff making sure all there patients take there medicine, is just petty, we all know how overworked and overused nurses are, and with the best intention in the world, i do not think that every nurse, in every hospital, will stand over the patient until the pills are swallowed. He also states that the acting is the worst he has seen,well the acting is not Oscar nominating material, but there is a heck of a lot worse out there, and for a cast that are "no names" for the want of a better word, they did a great job. I think Mr Dave C, needs to get out a little more, and go and see some really crap movies, and stop being so petty and i suppose jealous. I also predict that Sabrina Gennarino, who plays Maddie will be a big star, all in all it is not the greatest movie in the world, but not many are, however, it is a good film, i would watch it again, and if you give it a chance,i am sure you will enjoy it.

For a low budget movie this scores high. It's entertaining, funny, sometimes deeply disturbing, but leaves us to question where the border between what we perceive as "real" and "imaginary" lies and how our perceptions of what constitutes, "sanity", for in "reality", who are we to say? I love what Sabrina Gennarino brings to the character of Maddie, her colourful and warm portrayal brings so much to the feel and pace of the movie and you just want to fall in love with her. This is certainly one of those movies you will want to come back to and enjoy over again.

Hmmm, i think Dave C was hurt because his film didn't win. This film was well done for an indie. The actors held their own. The script held its own. This was not done on a Hollywood budget and everyone should know that going in the theater. Everyone that was a part of this film can walk away more than proud. i'm sure that everyone in the cast and crew are tweaking the film to improve what they thought they could. That's what you do, you learn, you improve. Give them credit they deserve and save the monday quarterback for football season. Any way, the film is well worth seeing. So if you get a chance to see it, do so. I give it an 8.5 as an indie.

Saw this in Connecticut and couldn't disagree more with Dave Colonna. Very bold, however to give his name. I guess that's just in case any of the people who made his film want to remember who not to work with in the future. I do find it difficult when people claim to be film makers and blame the actors. I wish people who don't know what they are talking about, stop commenting on things they obviously know nothing about. I found Sabrina Gennarino to be brilliant and in fact I felt that she carried the film. I felt her direction was the strongest in the film. The woman who played Donna was also incredibly strong and got some great direction. I do feel the film left some unanswered questions and it could have been tied up much better in the end. But, fantastic for first time director and FILM MAKER, Steve Gilillian (I think I spelled that right, apologies if not). I look forward to a more experienced direction and a more seasoned writer in Gilillian and hope to see much more of Sabrina, Shelley (played Donna, I just looked it up) and the gentleman who brilliantly played the sleezy guy, Nate. Best of luck to all of you and looking forward to some great new careers.