Before I Fall

Name: Before I Fall
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: March 3, 2017
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Cynthy Wu, Halston Sage, Medalion Rahimi, Zoey Deutch

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Open Road Films (II) | Release Date: March 3, 2017 | PG-13

Starring: Cynthy Wu, Halston Sage, Medalion Rahimi, Zoey Deutch

Summary: What if you had only one day to change absolutely everything? Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch) has everything: the perfect friends, the perfect guy, and a seemingly perfect future. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, Sam wakes up with no future at all. Trapped reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question justWhat if you had only one day to change absolutely everything? Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch) has everything: the perfect friends, the perfect guy, and a seemingly perfect future. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, Sam wakes up with no future at all. Trapped reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was. As she begins to untangle the mystery of a life suddenly derailed, she must also unwind the secrets of the people closest to her, and discover the power of a single day to make a difference, not just in her own life, but in the lives of those around her—before she runs out of time for good.… Expand

Director: Ry Russo-Young

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 min

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April Wolfe

Feb 28, 2017

Russo-Young gives this teen parable the thriller treatment to ward off any cheese, and watching Deutch learn her lesson with that expressive face of hers is a singular, moving experience. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Susan Wloszczyna

Mar 3, 2017

I applaud whoever thought of casting Jennifer Beals as Sam’s mother, the lone grown-up who has any real impact. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Mar 2, 2017

The film is unexpectedly compelling, even if you’re not a teenage girl, though being one certainly wouldn’t hurt. Read full review

Robert Abele

Mar 2, 2017

Though it’s decidedly a Hollywood product in its polished, lockstep approach toward teen mindsets — an admittedly surprising swerve toward the mainstream for indie-marinated Russo-Young — the film’s sensitivities are honest enough to make it a cut above many youth dramas. Read full review

Brian Truitt

Mar 2, 2017

Director Ry Russo-Young’s drama does manage to smartly dig into the real-world consequences of bullying and arrive at a provocative conclusion by having its main character live her final day on Earth over and over until she gets it right. Read full review

MTV News Amy Nicholson

Mar 9, 2017

The film doesn't trust Deutch to complete the full redemption arc from sinner to saint, which is, you know, the point of the script. She's a marshmallow from minute one, and that's a shame because Deutch is capable of being a real pistol. Read full review

Matt Donato

Mar 2, 2017

Before I Fall makes a simple plot into this convoluted, aggravating mess of emotional turmoil that lacks a shocking amount of direction. Read full review

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James093

Apr 2, 2017

Personally, I Read the Book and I think the book is amazing and I really loved the book, Before I fall will be my favorite book of all time and I'm dying to watch the movie, I giving 10 because seeing the reviews I think the movie will be epic and amazing like the book but It just annoyed mePersonally, I Read the Book and I think the book is amazing and I really loved the book, Before I fall will be my favorite book of all time and I'm dying to watch the movie, I giving 10 because seeing the reviews I think the movie will be epic and amazing like the book but It just annoyed me sometimes that the lines are completely changed from the book but overall everything is fresh for the audiences.… Expand

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Ffwalcott

Aug 16, 2020

No right choice can be made without a little sacrifice. This movie, although felt like a YA novel in the beginning, quickly grew into a series of lessons and perspectives. The ending was and wasn't a surprise to me because I felt it was absolutely felicitous. Everyone had a story made ofNo right choice can be made without a little sacrifice. This movie, although felt like a YA novel in the beginning, quickly grew into a series of lessons and perspectives. The ending was and wasn't a surprise to me because I felt it was absolutely felicitous. Everyone had a story made of choices in the past that affected and shaped their lives as well as the lives of others. But at the end of the day it isn't the choice you made yesterday that matters. It is what you do now and that point forward that counts the most. I think the main character substantiated that beautifully.… Expand

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HipsterDufus

Mar 4, 2017

I'm a male, age 50. I liked it, I mean really liked it. Good story, well acted, and will get to you in ways that really make you think. A well done, "live every day as if its your last" movie where it draws you in and leaves you guessing about your own life.

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Amari_Sali

Mar 3, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall: Mixed (Home Viewing)

While Deutch shines and definitely shows she has something worth more movies, and maybe series, taking advantage of, arguably she is without worthy peers in this movie. Which, when combined with the overdone and familiar elements of this film, keep it from being something noteworthy. For the whole Mean Girls angle has been done to death and while the looping, Groundhog Day, narrative was put to good use, it isn’t enough to say you must see this. The film definitely has its moments, but unless you are willing to give Deutch time to build up her character and setup the touching moments, you will get bored quickly. To the point that you may see this as a future Netflix & Chill type of movie.… Expand

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LeZee

Jun 5, 2017

Not about a second chance, but infinite!

Even if you are not that into the films, you probably have seen at least a couple film related to 'time loop'. For me, this is like hundredth. When I first saw the trailer, I said 'not again'. 'Time loop' is just a concept, but the storyline for itNot about a second chance, but infinite!

Even if you are not that into the films, you probably have seen at least a couple film related to 'time loop'. For me, this is like hundredth. When I first saw the trailer, I said 'not again'. 'Time loop' is just a concept, but the storyline for it drawn differently. It tells the story of a high school girl on the Cupid's Day, a special day for her since she has a big plan for it to remember. Like usual her day goes on and at the end of the day something goes wrong and then she wakes again on the same day in the following day which keeps repeating. Now how she's going to find a solution or the reason for it is covered in the rest of the film.

Familiar them, but well designed storyline around it. In some way, it is same as 'Groundhog Day', though it is about a teenager and more serious and tragic tale. We sometimes wish for a second chance, that's how this film was developed, but even bigger scale with a small message for teenagers.

Awesome performances, particularly Zoey. Predictable scenes, so I had thought of couple of ending that did not happen. And I also disappointed how it concluded. Not the best solution, yet an unexpected twist. Originally the film was based on the book of the same name. This is a small budget and a quality film. The direction was good, very rich in presentation. Definitely not bad for once viewing.

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EpicLadySponge

Mar 3, 2017

Before I Fall is just the same old stories you guys have previously seen or read. What I did not expect from this film is that they at least tried to make the old story feel like new, but even if its story is bland to the core, there's at least something else to enjoy about the film.

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bethanyrobben

Jun 6, 2017

To me it's a chick flick with typical teens who gossip & go to parties. She fixes her mistakes by apologizing to her parents for being rude & other stuff. I read the book but didn't finish it. It's more for teens who like films such as Mean Girls.

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