High Above the Clouds Await Not Angels, but Inner Demons "Fall" is one of the few films from 2022 that truly stayed with me. The premise may not sound groundbreaking — two people find themselves trapped in a situation where no one can help them. We’ve seen that before in movies like "127 Hours", "Frozen", "The Shallows", and others. But here, the deadly danger takes the form of a 600-meter abandoned radio tower that two friends decide to climb. One of them is still grieving the death of a loved one nearly a year later, while the other hopes to bring her back to life by challenging her to this daring feat — a test for two seasoned adventurers. From the very beginning, the film captivates. Every shot of the ascent, captured by cinematographer MacGregor, carries a palpable sense of danger — that uneasy thrill you feel when watching something rusted, unstable, and very high up. The tower itself is a silent threat, and even before anything happens, you know — something will. Yet at the same time, the cinematography is stunning: breathtaking angles, spectacular shots, and awe-inspiring views from the top. The vast landscape stretching below the heroines feels both liberating and terrifying — beauty and danger in one frame. One wrong move, and that endless sky becomes a deadly fall. Up there, beneath the dome of the heavens, the two women find themselves in a kind of purgatory. Facing death, they are forced to relive their lives, confront their inner fears, and rediscover the meaning of friendship and forgiveness. They come face to face with the demons that live inside every human being. To survive, they must overcome those demons — and themselves. Survive emotionally, yes… but whether they’ll survive physically is another question. The film never lets you get bored. The quiet dialogues alternate with desperate attempts to reach safety. The challenges they face are at times implausible, at times ingenious — but they always keep you hooked, gripping your seat in suspense. The dialogue deserves praise, too: simple, believable, and human. The two women talk like real people would — sometimes panicking, sometimes reflecting, sometimes opening up. Even though the story takes place essentially in one location — one that’s both massive and suffocating — the script remains dynamic. The filmmakers know how to maintain tension and keep the viewer engaged from start to finish. The acting is strong. There’s real emotion here — fear, despair, brief moments of hope, and deep sadness. Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner give excellent performances; you care about their characters and root for them, even while realizing how reckless their decision was. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, though appearing briefly, adds a heartfelt touch as the father of one of the women — a man tormented by the disappearance of his daughter. "Fall" is a well-executed survival thriller that keeps you in suspense until the very end. It manages to surprise even within a seemingly straightforward and predictable story, offering an emotional twist that gives it extra depth. The film ultimately reminds us that life is fragile — something to be cherished, not paused. Sometimes you just have to keep living and appreciate the present moment, because it too matters. And no one knows how much time they truly have left. 8 out of 10