A brilliant drama with black-comic undertones. The film is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Michael Douglas, in what may be the best performance of his career,

None of the characters ever rises beyond the level of his or her generic functions, and by the end the overall emptiness of the conception becomes fully apparent.

Let's face it, there is an element of truth in the character of D-FENS. But it is, finally, tabloid truth.

Despite strong performances from Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall, "Falling Down" gets more toothless as it goes. While it's engaging and slick, it's ultimately a eunuchized provocation.