Last Updated on July 26, 2024 by
Find Me Falling is a 2024 comedy and romance Movie Directed by Stelana Kliris. The film stars Harry Connick Jr., Agni Scott, and Ali Fumiko Whitney, and it will be released on July 19, 2024.
John Allman Connick just purchased this cute little house in Cyprus where he is going to retire and apparently not bothered by any company or visitors. He is a singer-songwriter who had a gigantic hit, ‘Girl on the Beach’, and now he is haunting every person you meet – Hey, I know you, you were once very famous. right before you hear them exclaiming how much they love that tune. Standing in front of the window of the cliff-sitting chalet, he notices a man and, first of all, concludes that the guy is here to look for John Allman. “Shoo! Get off my property!” John shouts. ‘I’m not selling you my story!’ And then, the man throws himself off the rocks and the red sea currents. Hard lesson learned: It is not always about you, dude. Oh well, one has to die by suicide to give John the chance to meet some of the islanders, right?
The local policeman, Manoli (Tony Demetriou), arrives at the estate to find out what has happened and tells John that this area is a suicide spot — no wonder he was able to buy this house for such a low price. Oh ho, what a misfortune, what a jest! John resolves to erect a fence so as to discourage people from getting close to the edge of the cliff, but he is a very poor carpenter to boot. Besides, he is too drunk to hammer a nail straight, and so the structure collapses along with him. He crashes and becomes unconscious, only to wake up the following morning when he finds Melina (Ali Fumiko Whitney) delivering his groceries. She is that happy-go-lucky singer type who performs at a local nightclub and is cool-headed enough not to become star-struck in the presence of a rock star. They share a cigarette, and suddenly, John has a new buddy.
Later the same day in the evening, Manoli invites John to the club for drinks and dinner to see Melina perform. The background noise recedes, and the movie score rises when Manoli brings John to meet some of the locals, including Sia (Agni Scott), who looks all bright-eyed and dreamy at John before following him home and jumping into bed with him. They are naked in bed, and they are laughing, and John says that he cannot pronounce her name, Athanasia, and calls her Euthanasia.
What a thematically appropriate joke in a movie where people’s suicidal tendencies are used to compel a character to get over his self-obsessed psychological condition! Anyway, could Sia be the ‘Girl on the Beach’ girl? It sure looks like his comment on the girl being ‘just a line in a song’ was all hot air, though. Well, what other plot twists are there that we will know are coming from 100 miles away? Let’s consider the extension of other unfortunate expressions with regard to the concept of falling in love.
Still, this portrayal of self-inflicted death is not the only off-note in the movie. The conversations are terrible, the scenarios are clichéd, and the protagonists lack depth. Writer-director Stelana Kliris has a keen eye for sun-drenched Cypriot scenery. Still, it’s rough sledding beyond that: The blocking, editing, and performances – all undermined by this unnecessary and poorly conceived script – are as clumsy as the tone. It seems we learn very little about John outside of his past as a washed-up celebrity’ sex symbol’ who regrets the loss of a lover before he becomes famous. Despite revolving around Melina for quite some time, we never see much of her sensibility since she is far too charismatic to be just content in a small town, singing for 27 people at the bar-and-grill.
Of course, there are Things To Be Revealed as the plot wears on, and John and Sia fumble through old yearnings and wonder what the future might behold. Yet, getting in touch with the state of these characters’ emotional lives becomes difficult when the film throws us at the thematic space rock of interplanetary proportions in the first thirty minutes and expects one to get out of the wreckage. I reckon they demand a bit too much.
Find Me Falling 2024 Parents Guide Age Rating
Find Me Falling has not yet been rated because it has not undergone the official rating process by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA).
Violence & Gore: There is a man who jumps off a cliff, and this is related to the fact that it is a normal thing that happens. This may be distressing for viewers, particularly children or persons who are prone to cases of suicide. John tries to construct a fence successfully but ends up falling and going unconscious due to alcoholism. He is depicted in a state of pain and wakes up the following morning.
Profanity: The dialogue may use some vulgarities or prejudice, which reflects the informal relation between characters and their surroundings. The term “Euthanasia” is also used in a joking manner when John pronounces a character name wrong, which could be regarded as unmatured or rather insensitive.
Alcohol, Drugs, & Smoking: John is portrayed as being often drunk, which affects his efficiency in carrying out activities such as the construction of a fence. The local club scenes also possibly entail the use of alcohol. One scene involves characters smoking a cigarette, which suggests the use of tobacco.
Sex & Nudity: There is a scene where John and a character named Sia are naked in bed together, though it is more comical and it is not explicit. There is only one scene of sex between John and Sia in the movie, and there are discussions about past affairs and one-night stands.
Find Me Falling contains mature scenes and actions that are not recommended for children or persons with tender consciences. It is suggested that parents should first watch the film in an effort to assess its suitability for their children.
If you’re looking for Movies Exploring Themes of Celebrity and regret, similar to Find Me Falling, you can watch Crazy Heart (2009), a drama about an aging alcoholic country singer who slowly tries to turn his life around. Likewise, Birdman (2014) displays a former superhero actor trying to do a Broadway production in a bid to revisit his past triumphs and achieve repeat success. A Star is Born (2018) depicts an alcoholic singer whose career is on the decline but supports a young singer struggling to stardom, fame, addiction, and recovery, which are similar to things John Allman Connick has faced.
