
Falling Down
The adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world.
Directed by Joel Schumacher
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Arnold Kopelson Productions
A dark, intellectually engaged thriller about urban alienation and societal breakdown, following an ordinary man's violent unraveling as he wages war against the world's injustices.
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
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Does Falling Down end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Falling Down violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Falling Down scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Falling Down easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Falling Down sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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