while the film's strong visual style offers an unusual angle on Los Angeles, almost nothing about the blunt-force plot holds water, taking one cliched turn after another. At least the formula is resilient enough to hold the interest
the trouble is that for all its visual elegance, Anderson Falls features some cliched dialogue and leaden delivery; Some viewers will love it; and others will be left trying to overlook its clumsiness in order to appreciate its beauty
Julien Seri and Giles Daoust think they have the next "Seven" with "Darkness Falls", but they end up with a tedious crime drama that's clumsily arranged and clueless when trying to summon suspense
French director Julien Seri has delivered a good-looking Los Angeles noir that quickly becomes nearly unwatchable, thanks to wonky dialogue, shrill performances, a flat story, and overbearing music
despite questionable story choices, "Darkness Falls" remains an entertaining enough venture with a fascinating serial killer setup. While not quite hitting the heights of "Seven", it ultimately satisfies