The military-political thriller “The Fall of an Empire” was released in Russian box office, the plot of which tells about the plunge of the United States into the chaos of criminals throughout the country.
If desired, the story can even be perceived as a prequel to the Fallout series, which today has become the main topic of discussion for all movie and game lovers. Suddenly? But the film does offer an interesting look at how modern society can slide into a pre-apocalyptic world. Every time we see this kind of political instability on screen, the first thing that comes to mind is: “Aha, this is the beginning of the end.” And this is exactly such a case.
We have already attended the premiere and are ready to share our impressions. Spoiler: absolute delight. This is probably one of the biggest films of the year, now why.
The film is directed and written by Alex Garland, and it’s wonderful.
What is the movie about: The plot tells the story of a near-future world where we are caught in a civil war caused by political and ideological differences between representatives of higher education. The plot centers on a group of journalists who experiment with ongoing phenomena and conflicts, risking their lives in attempts to convey bare facts to the public.
Alex Garland, author of the cult novel “The Beach” and creator of the bold, intriguing films of recent years, once again turns to the topic of complex social issues.
In The Beach, Garland explored a utopian society on an isolated island that ends up facing spatial conflicts and destruction occurs due to easy nature. This theme continues to be echoed in Fall of an Empire, where he takes the treaty to a future America torn apart by internal conflict.
Let me remind you that the book “The Beach”, published in 1996, and a similar film in 2000, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, were very different from each other. Both in mood and a clear shift in emphasis. The film adaptation was faced with the need to reduce the original plot of the book for the big screen.
Although the film was made in different ways, the idea of adapting the work as much as possible probably occurred to the author. After all, no one will understand the text better than its creator. This allows for all the story details and details to be conveyed accurately and to delve deeper into important themes. With Ex Machina and Annihilation, Garland showed how the script’s familiarity enriches a film.
In the new film, Garland offers audiences not so much stories as gives food for thought about violence, ideological division and the consequences of extremism for society. Essentially, it shows everything that we have seen in the news in recent years – dehumanization. More than ever, in fact.
There are cool and memorable characters here
Just as in The Beach, the characters in Fall of an Empire are both victims and causes of the catastrophes in which they are plunged.
The film’s intense moments are enhanced by impressive performances. Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Stephen McKinley provide memorable portrayals of journalists. Dunst stands out with his deep and stunning performance as Lee, a photojournalist who has lost faith in humanity.
But perhaps many will remember another hero of the story. Jesse Plemons emerges as one of the most compelling characters in the entire film. His cruelty leaves a lasting impression thanks to powerful acting and his ability to create a villain.
The use of red sunglasses added an extra layer of intrigue and menace to his character, emphasizing his detachment from moral obstacles and humanity.
If Plemons was scary in Breaking Bad, in this film his portrayal reaches absolute horror. Gorgeous mesmerizing scene.
The plot can become relevant in any country and at any time.
The original title “Civil War” much more accurately reflects the essence of what is happening in the film, because at its center is a story about external division and confrontation within the country, and not about the collapse of any empire in the classical sense of the word. But when did our translators wave the opinion of the authors?
The essence of the film lies not in the monumentality of the events, but in the personal relationships of the characters facing the consequences of the conflict, which makes the original title more piercing and the corresponding main topic.
“Empire Falls” is a combination of road movie and drama that captures with impeccable power the tensions of contemporary America on the brink of historical conflict.
Using the United States as the basis for his story, the director reflected global problems common to many countries. The author directly states that political instability, protest movements and ideological confrontation are significant and risky topics for the modern world.
This becomes especially significant when one considers the roles of the media and journalists, ignoring public opinion, as well as influence. global information war on the perception of events.
Politics in Fall of an Empire are external and raise many questions. The film skillfully avoids the labels of “left” and “right”, anticipating the conflict associated with the behavior of humanity in conditions of political extremism.
This is a tense thriller that will leave you in stitches.
Empire Has Fallen is a decidedly dark and violent film that may be too scary in its realism for some viewers. Themes of war, political interference and mild violence may be uncomfortable and may not be to everyone’s taste.
At the same time, events continue against the backdrop of a bright sunny summer. Warm colors, green lawns and random corpses. Garland’s landscapes are more frightening than the traps in any Saw episode.
The most intense moments of the film are not only visually impressive scenes of fear and chaos, but also deep personal moments of characters, faced with moral dilemmas and the choice between professional duty and human compassion. One of the final scenes stands out and may leave the viewer perplexed or even outraged.
Each of the scenes is filmed with an incredible sense of realism, leaving the viewer breathless with tension and sympathy for the characters. And most importantly, almost every scene contains unexpected turns that make you wince.
The wrong way of filming created the impression of being directly involved in the conflict. These moments not only reveal the talent of the cameraman, but also highlight the madness of the work of military journalists, risking their lives for the sake of truthful footage. Sometimes it seems like too much, but then you remember that sometimes journalists are really crazy guys.
Music and sounds in a film are almost an additional character that creates atmosphere and emotions. This film – for example, how sound design (or lack thereof) can wring the emotions out of what you see to the maximum. Our respect!
The action in Empire Falls doesn’t aim to entertain; it provokes thought. Through action scenes, the film asks questions about the values of an easy life, the extremes that people go to as a result, and how far they will go to defend their beliefs.
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The film does not give simple answers and does not offer clear-cut solutions, which can be heard with questions and thoughts about possible ways of development of events in the presentation of life. The movie makes you think about the consequences of extremism and how a rapid new normal can lead to a violation of the sense of reality and the disabling of any person’s regime of using weapons of impunity.
If Empire Falls is viewed as a hypothetical prequel to Aftermath, one can imagine that the internal conflict and social instability depicted in the film could lead to political and economic conditions in which nuclear war could possibly occur. Looks realistic. Even though the generally accepted scenario of the Apocalypse in the game is still different.
Should Empire Falls be considered the film of the year? Everyone must answer this question for themselves. However, one thing is certain: this is a film that will not leave anyone indifferent. This is the most relevant picture today. Frighteningly relevant.
Source: Iphones RU
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