One of those feelgood retrohorrors from hazy 90s videostoredays. Fallen is a 1998 thriller film directed by gregory hoblit, starring denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, and james gandolfini in philadelphia, police detective john hobbes washington gains notoriety for capturing wily serial killer edgar reese elias koteas. The movie is unique, with a magnificent twist that almost annoys you but i. Homicide detective john hobbes denzel washington and edgar reese elias koteas, a serial killer, are talking just before the latter is going to be executed in prison. Dec 14, 2016 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Another night 2017 homosexualite et pop culture 2015 tinseltowns bombs and blockbusters 2006. Homicide detective john hobbes denzel washington narrates, taking the audience back to directed by gregory hoblit primal fear, fallen is a blend of the police drama and supernatural thriller. But above all of that, its the quality of the writing throughout which marksout the film as one worth revisiting or watching at all if you missed it. Of course, its fairly difficult to do all that without. Denzel washington john goodman donald sutherland embeth davidtz james gandolfini elias koteas. After reese is executed, hobbes and his partner jonesy investigate a string of murders by an apparent copycat. Murders keep happening, and all signs point to denzel. Supernatural horrorthriller fallen has an immensely potent premise, a strong central performance from denzel washington, engaging supporting turns and wonderfully clever bookending scenes. With denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, embeth davidtz.
All denzel washington movies ranked denzel washington movies ranked. Denzel washington delivers a fine performance alongside john goodman. Reese is proud of all his crimes, and doesnt repent at. Fallen 1998 half detective, half supernatural thriller, this movie really moves. Fallen is a 1998 thriller film directed by gregory hoblit, starring denzel washington, john goodman, and donald sutherland. Relieved denzel washington refers to an animated gif featuring a scene from the 1998 action film fallen in which the character john hobbes portrayed by denzel washington puts his hands on his chest expressing concern before laughing in alleviation. After witnessing the execution of serial killer edgar reese elias koteas, whom he arrested, police detective john hobbes denzel washington, and his partner, jonesy john goodman, are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to reeses. In the present day, hobbes gains notoriety for capturing serial killer edgar reese. Fallen 1998 official trailer denzel washington, john goodman movie hdhomicide detective john hobbes witnesses the execution of serial. The film tells the story of john hobbes, a philadelphia police detective who is investigating murders committed by an apparent copycat killer.
Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Immediately after reese is executed, hobbes is plunged into the case of another murderer who seems to be copycatting reese with scary attention to detail. Fallen 1998 film, a 1998 film starring denzel washington, john goodman, and donald sutherland. Download fallen 1998 movie full hd, divx, dvd summary movie fallen 1998 det. Fallen is a treatise on fallen angels which almost hits the cross on the safety net as it strives to achieve the status of a classical victorian horror tale. Azazel is a demonic spirit and the main antagonist of the 1998 neonoir supernatural thriller movie fallen.
Over the course of his decades in show business, denzel washington has done pretty much everything hes played cops good and bad, lawyers, reporters, educators, doctors, mobsters, and more, earning multiple academy awards and more than a billion dollars in box office grosses along the way. Denzel washingtons 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. A string to truly memorable moments, such as the legendary intro, the twisted ending and a fallen angel murmuring in syrian aramaic ill fuck you up, down, left, right, coming, going. Hobbes is among the witnesses as the poison capsule drops, and the killer uses his dying breath to sing time is on my side. Watch fallen 1998 full movie online free on putlocker. All actors denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, embeth davidtz, james gandolfini, elias koteas.
This sets a flashback in motion, beginning at the prison cell of serial killer edgar reese elias koteas, who grabs hobbes hand and sings the rolling stones time is. Directed by gregory hoblit gregory hoblit, fallen is a blend of the police drama and supernatural thriller genres. Fallen was released on january 16, 1998, by warner bros. In philadelphia, police detective john hobbes washington gains notoriety for capturing wily serial killer edgar reese elias koteas. If marketed properly, this film could have crossover appeal for both those who appreciate supernatural tales like the prophecy and those who crave grim, dark thrillers like silence of the lambs andseven. But when people he knows and people on the street start to sing the same tune that reese sang in the gas chamber, and those same people taunt him, he is told that maybe the cursed fallen angel azazel is behind it all. The relieved denzel washington gif is from a little known movie you should absolutely watch fallen fans, unite. Fallen transformers, a fictional character in the transformers universes. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by denzel washington. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Online, people, particularly on twitter, use the gif when a celebritys name is trending, and the person wrongly assumes that celebrity has died.
Movie info directed by gregory hoblit primal fear, fallen is a blend of the police drama and supernatural thriller genres. Washington to keep it at least halfcredible, and with a brooding and literate noir screenplay by nicholas kazan, fallen was directed by gregory hoblit. Fallen 1998 official trailer denzel washington, john goodman movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to reeses style. Soon after the execution the offings start again, and they are very similar to reeses style. Jan 27, 2016 supernatural horrorthriller fallen has an immensely potent premise, a strong central performance from denzel washington, engaging supporting turns and wonderfully clever bookending scenes. Very good movie, great acting from john goodman, denzel washington, and donald sutherland the whole cast. Could someone please fill me in on what happens next and how the movie ends.
Elsewhere, actordirector denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day, american gangster and flight. John hobbes is convinced that when killer edgar reese is executed, all of his troubles are over. The elusive serial killer is in fact azazel, the fallen angel cursed to wander the earth eternally. Denzel washington for imagining that the death of vicious, unrepentant serial.
One of the craziest things about denzel washington s career is that, even though he may well be on his way to a third oscar with his powerful. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Fallen 2016 film, a 2016 film starring addison timlin, jeremy irvine, and harrison gilbertson. After witnessing the execution of serial killer edgar reese elias koteas, whom he arrested, police detective john hobbes denzel washington, and his partner, jonesy john goodman, are soon. Hes not banked on a cat being in the hut though, so the demon escapes.
One of hollywoods sexiest and most magnetic leading men, denzel washington s poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate whatever film he is in, be it a socially conscious drama, biopic, or suspense thriller. Denzel washington is one of hollywoods most beloved and respected names. Reese is proud of all his crimes, and doesnt repent at all. The best rated item with denzel washington on netflix is the manchurian candidate and appeared on screen in 2004. Fallen is a 1998 american supernatural thriller film starring denzel washington and directed by gregory hoblit.
Last night, i was watching the movie fallen starring denzel washington as detective john hobbs. People keep talking about it, but its not that big a deal, he reflected at tuesday nights. Academy awardwinner denzel washington stars as a tenacious homicide detective caught in the grasp of unimaginable evil in the suspensethriller fallen. The phenomenally talented actors decadeslong career has seen him launch from one heartstopping role to the next, often in critically acclaimed portrayals of historical figures ranging from steve biko to malcolm x to rubin hurricane carter and more.
The fallen is a great mix of crime film, and supernatural horror with a psychological twist. The villain is truly scary and gives you a sense of dread throughout the film, i highly recommend this film. Fallen 1998 film, a 1998 film starring denzel washington, john goodman, and donald sutherland fallen 2016 film, a 2016 film starring addison timlin, jeremy irvine, and harrison gilbertson fallen film series, an american film series starring gerard butler literature edit. The equalizer 2014 american gangster 2007 inside man 2006 the book of eli 2010 malcolm x 1992 man on fire 2004 remember the titans 2000 the equalizer 2 2018 deja vu 2006 unstoppable 2010 roman j. Rent fallen 1998 starring denzel washington and john goodman on dvd and bluray. This sets a flashback in motion, beginning at the prison cell of serial killer.
I got to the part in which hobbs shot the math teacher to death. Denzel washington in fallen 1998 denzel washington and john goodman in. Jan 16, 1998 with the warmly engaging presence of mr. Gregory hoblits fallen is a serial killer movie with an unusual, horrific twist. However, after the killer is convicted and executed, a new series of murders done in the late killers peculiar style begin to turn up, potentially implicating one of the detectives. Fallen 1998 official trailer denzel washington, john goodman. But when people he knows and people on the street start to sing the same tune that reese sang in the gas chamber, and those same people taunt him, he is told that. And the rest of the cast is fabulous, from john goodman to donald sutherland. Fallen is a 1998 american supernatural detective thriller film directed by gregory hoblit, produced by charles roven and dawn steel, from a screenplay by nicholas kazan. Fallen is an awesome throwback to when mainstream cinema was a little more spirited. Although the plot proceeds with a convoluted, gamelike structure, it uses a denzel washingtonsupplied voiceover to overexplain matters. At times, this is actually helpful, and it has a use beyond the obvious, but there are occasions when ponderous lines like i like the night. Denzel washington and edgar reese elias koteas, a serial killer, are talking just before the latter is going to be executed in prison. The fallen angel, named azazel, wants to take over denzel, but it seems denzel is too pure to succumb easily by touch and must be taken when the demon is in spirit form it sounds dumb and tedious, but is actually played out well in the film.
The film opens with a flashback i want to tell you about the time i almost died, and then cuts to death row, where a vicious killer elias koteas faces the gas chamber. Its a light moment from a really dark movie, one full of excellent performances by a stellar supporting cast john goodman. Fallen 1998 official trailer denzel washington, john goodman movie hdhomicide detective john hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer edgar reese. A voiceover says that this is the story of how the narrator almost died.
Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. Directed by gregory hoblit primal fear, fallen is a blend of the police drama and supernatural thriller genres. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Fallen film series, an american film series starring gerard butler. Detective john hobbes washington and his partner, jonesy john goodman, apprehend a demonic serial killer and witness his executionbut the grisly murders continue. Watch fallen 1998 online free trial the roku channel. Its clever but not preposterous, and denzel washington anchors the whole things with his smiling believability.
Homicide detective john hobbes denzel washington narrates, taking the audience back to the time i almost died. Homicide detective john hobbes denzel washington narrates, taking the. Homicide detective john hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer edgar reese. A pair of chicago detectives apprehend a serial killer. This film reminds me a bit of seven not in plot but as another good horror crime thriller.
In fact, theres even a little twin peaks to be found here, albeit with the lions. When possessed by the demon, denzel washington commits suicide in an abandoned hut in a forest, giving the demon no new host. The magnificent seven 2016 the equalizer 2014 robert bobby trench. Fallen 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hobbes is among the witnesses as the poison capsule drops, and the killer uses his dying breath to sing time is. In philadelphia, police detective john hobbes washington gains notoriety for capturing wily serial killer edgar reese. The devil plays some practical jokes on denzel washington in fallen 1998. Fallen 1998 cast and crew after witnessing the execution of serial killer edgar reese elias koteas, whom he arrested, police detective john hobbes denzel washington, and his partner, jonesy. Watch fallen starring denzel washington in this drama on directv. Jul 18, 2018 denzel washington offered a bemused reaction as to why sonys the equalizer 2 was his first sequel. Fallen is a 1998 thriller film directed by gregory hoblit, starring denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, and james gandolfini. One of the craziest things about denzel washingtons career is that, even though he may well be on his way to a third oscar with his powerful. Philadelphia police detective john hobbes in a snowy forest, narrates of how he almost died. One of two movies with denzel washington and john goodman in which the rolling stones song sympathy for the devil appears.
Top 15 most inspiring denzel washington quotes goalcast. Denzel washington 4ff training day, john q, fallen and the pelican brief training day includes. Both gregory hoblit and robert zemeckis have made successful time travel films like frequency 2000 and the back to the future movies. Detectives denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland investigate murders committed in a manner used by a recently executed serial killer.
The relieved denzel washington gif is from a great movie. Denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, embeth davidtz, james gandolfini and elias koteas star. In the beginning, john hobbs, played by denzel washington, is fighting for his life in the woods. Fallen by gregory hoblit denzel washington, john goodman. Denzel clearly carries the film, sure, and lends his part with the requisite charm of his leading man starpower, but it also boasts the acting chops of a seasoned bit player that earned denzel.
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