The Fall

What can I say about this film to be one ofmy favorites?  Is it the wonderful cinematography of the director Tarsem or the sweet demeanor of the child actor Catincu Untiru who plays Alexandra?  After seeing Tarsem Singh's photography in The Cell(a horrible film) starring J. Low, I was inspired to see what he would create in his next film.  The film was shot in several locations throughout the world and emulates the imaginary tale from the film's protagonist, a stunt-man who is left paralyzed after a Fall.  He wins over the affection of another young patient who he spins an epic tale to procure enough morphine to off himself(spoiler alert).  His fantastic imagination includes several characters including Charles Darwin and friends shot in beautiful locations throughout the world as Hadrian's Villa and the Taj Mahal. When it was released it became a sleeper which is a shame.  Just as any good movie is a form of excapism this world of imagination created by the lead character is a wonderful story.This film is incredible in vision and scope although many people have never heard of it.... enjoy.