Movie Review - Find Me Falling

Director: Stelana Kliris
Genre: Romance/ Comedy
Runtime: 93 minutes
Year: 2024
Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Agni Scott, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Tony Dimitriou
 
Description: After a failed comeback album, rock star John Allman (Harry Connick Jr.) escapes to a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to discover that his new cliffside home has an unfortunate notoriety that attracts unwanted visitors and an old flame.

I WATCHED THIS MOVIE FOR MY 2024 MOVIE CHALLENGE
WEEK 35: A ROMANCE FILM OR LOVE STORY

Review: Unless it is an emphatic theme, it is easy to argue that coincidence does not exist in fiction. Character make utterances that recur later in a story, object or events become relevant later and all help make for a nicely rounded story. Proof of this statement is undeniably provided in the romantic island film “Find Me Falling”.

Rocker John Allmann, after a failed comeback, has set his guitar aside and traded his lucurious rock ‘n roll life in New York for a lonely hut on the coast of Cyprus. What the real estate agent didn’t tell John is that the cliff in front of his house is a popular spot for desperate souls to end their lives. So there is little choice but to build a substantial fence to prevent depressed souls from taking their own lives. Years ago, John already visited the island and left an unforgettable impression on some residents of the nearby village.

John meets the young Melina, who delivers his groceries. The girl turns out not to only speak English without an accent, she is also a very gifted singer. When Melina performs in the town tavern, John comes face to face with an old acquaintance.

I found this a so-so romcom. I liked the fact that it’s people getting a second chance in love and life, in a later stage of their lives. But the romance wasn’t my favorite part of the film. It was actually the bond between John and Melina. And the whole premise of the film, with the cliff side, is rarely touched upon aside from a few short moments. It’s okay for a mindless movie night, but it’s very forgettable.

Rating: 2,5/ 5