The Big Fall Explained

The Big Fall
Director:	C. Thomas Howell
Producer:	Gaby K. Malouf Joseph Merhi Richard Pepin
Starring:	C. Thomas Howell Sophie Ward Jeff Kober Sam Seder Justin Lazard Kathy Griffin
Music:	Gardner Cole Simeon Spiegel
Cinematography:	Jürgen Baum
Editing:	David Molino Dennis M. O'Connor
Distributor:	PM Entertainment Group
Runtime:	90 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

The Big Fall is a 1997 American neo-noir action-drama film directed by and starring C. Thomas Howell.^[1] It was released direct to video on October 14, 1997, having previously aired on HBO in April 1997.^[2]

Plot

Blaise Rybeck is a private investigator hired by Mrs. Brody to find out if her husband is cheating.

Cast

• C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck
• Sophie Ward as Emma Roussell
• Jeff Kober as Johnny 'Axe' Roosevelt
• Sam Seder as Gary Snider
• Justin Lazard as Agent Bill Dickson
• Titus Welliver as Moe
• Buzz Belmondo as Brody
• Darren Dalton as Larry
• Joanne Baron as Mrs. Brody
• William Applegate Jr. as Agent Wilcox
• Steve DeRelian as Echo
• Kathy Griffin as Sally

Reception

In his review, Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote "The script doesn't do Howell any favors, with its wide selection of stock characters and predictable twist." However, he remarked that "Howell's direction is surprisingly competent." He also labelled Howell's lead role in the film as "unintentionally hilarious", claiming "The eternally boyish and effeminate former teen star can't help but inspire chuckles as he spits out supposedly witty tough-guy banter and gritty narration in a silly Bogart-esque mumble that needs to be heard to be believed."^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: C. THOMAS HOWELL HOSTS NEW SERIES "CMT'S ALL JACKED UP" PREMIERING AUGUST 22. www.cmtpress.com. Jul 16, 2020.
2. Florida Today, April 20, 1997, p. 189
3. Web site: The Big Fall. The A.V. Club. 10 April 2002 . Jul 16, 2020.