About the Film
When Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his past, start a new life and make peace with his father, (Ed Harris, Golden Globe® winner), who is the head of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang and serving a life sentence for murder. Upon his release, his dreams of a crime-free future begin to disintegrate when he is forced to assume his best friend's outrageous debt to a local mobster. Despite being thrust back into a world of organized fighting, drug dealing and ties to corrupt police agents, Chance falls in love with Pearl (Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson) and the prospect of living a normal life seems almost within reach. But will he be able to escape the crimes of his father and his past?
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Once Fallen is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and action and crime movie from 2010. Directed by Ash Adams, and starring Brian Presley, Ed Harris, Taraji P. Henson When Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his past, start a new life and make peace with his father, (Ed Harris, Golden Globe® winner), who is the head of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang and serving a life sentence for murder.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.2/10, Once Fallen retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 29m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with action elements, Once Fallen deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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