Journey From the Fall
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Movie Reviews of Journey From the Fall
Movie Review: Very moving!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to wait for the DVD to be released on October 30th, but it arrived 3 days later. Not too shabby.
My Vietnamese wife wanted to watch it immediately. As the movie progressed, I found it moving and very well made. The portions that use time-shifting require that you pay attention. My wife (from Can Tho) pointed out many instances where the story closely resembled the way her family members had left Vietnam or their experiences in the "re-education" camps. There was even a part where the North Vietnamese camp commander complains that he was mislead about his relatives poverty living in South Vietnam only to find during his first visit that they actually were better off than he was. The same story was related to me exactly years ago by a co-worker (also from Can Tho) who had spent time in a re-education camp. I have seen some a couple of the actresses in the equally moving "3 Seasons (Ba Mua)" and the cast of this movie is wonderful. I don't want to mention how the story pans out. I think you have to see it and get a sense of what people went through and are currently going through. Have your box of Kleenexes nearby. If you like this movie, also try "Beautiful Country" and "3 Seasons", which are also well-made, moving and informative movies.
Movie Review: Not for Jane Fonda Followers
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so I'm a sucker for human interest stories. But this movie blew me away. I remember the Vietnam War because I was almost old enough to be drafted by the end of our involvement in the war. And I remember when some of the boat people moved into our small western Pennsylvania town. Everything else I got from the television news - unfortunately. I had no inkling what those people went through on their various journeys to get to America. All I knew is what I was told by my teachers and what I read in the newspapers.
Recall the 2004 national elections when some left wing politicians said that some of those left behind in South Vietnam - later sent to the Viet Cong re-education camps - fared pretty well. It was like saying the Nazi concentration camps were picnic grounds. And while this movie makes no political statements, it does show how wrong the major media outlets were and have been for a very long time. If you remember that time - 1975 - then you remember what we were led to believe - we were duped by the Walter Cronkites and Jane Fondas of the world.
I don't expect this movie to ever be mentioned at the Academy Awards this coming February. Pity.
Movie Review: A long overdue movie
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the few movies which tells the story of Vietnam after America left from the Vietnamese viewpoint. Most Americans were relieved after we left just looking at saving American lives, but the hell of living under a communist regime is often overlooked. Thousands if not millions of people killed, many more imprisioned and/or 're-educated', and still many more risking their lives to try to escape living in poverty and oppression.
The movie was well made. The acting was very good, the filming was great, and the stories were compelling. Although it was confusing at parts with its flashbacks and switching locations and timeframes. It almost tried to get too much in. But still one of the most significant movies about Vietnam ever made and well worth it.
Movie Review: A vital and fascinating American history
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a visually beautiful film, exceptionally well written and brought to life through outstanding performances. It's important as a work of art and is a rewarding cinematic experience.
In addition, it reveals vital and fascinating piece of American history - that of the Americans who came here from Southeast Asia post-war. In my opinion, it is one of the movies that all Americans should see to better understand our shared country, our history together and our many unique origins.
Excellent, and important.
Movie Review: Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an incredible film. I cannot believe that nearly all the actors and actresses in this film were on camera for the first time. There is so much real emotion because they actually went through the post-war Vietnamese experience themselves.
The cinematography is gorgeous and the music is also beautiful. The artwork for the DVD is also beautiful. I cannot reccomend this film enough.
The only thing I find lacking is a Vietnamese subtitle track.