Fallen Angel

Rating:
Summary: Don't rent it for Anthony Michael Hall.
Review: I bought this DVD on the cheap, hoping for a nice dose of Anthony Michael Hall. I was disappointed in that respect because he shows up for maybe a total of ten minutes, and doesn't appear to be making maximum effort with his performance. That said, this is an interesting film and I give it three stars because it's certainly not great, but it's good enough to pop into the DVD player for some campy entertainment. At the end of the day, I'm glad to have added it to my collection. And besides, some Anthony Michael Hall is better than none.

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly enjoyable
Review: If you expect to find a sexy, curvy Michelle Johnson who once feasted your eyes and captured your heart in "Blame It On Rio", you may be disappointed. I first thought this was an erotic thriller myself. But Vicki Mayerson's bitter revenge is totally different from Jennifer Lyons' dangerous seduction, so to say. Nonetheless, director Marc Grenier deserves all the credit in making this B-thriller surprisingly enjoyable. Pretty good screenplay and cinematography, plus some nice acting (oh yes, believe it or not) by Alexandra Paul (the Baywatch girl) and Michelle Johnson. Furthermore, since "Fallen Angel" aka "Revenge" has its plot based on the animosity of a young girl who survived a teenaged gang's careless prank, the flashbacks are well calculated to gradually unravel some dark secrets that lead to a dramatic and believable ending. Not a waste of time, compared to many senseless flicks that are labeled "thrillers" out there.