Mike Allen The film captured my interest one morning before work, as do all films set in Paris. I love film noir which this has some traits of, even though I can't relate to a down and out writer, who likes to be tied up and spanked, but it is counter-culture for sure. The female lead was much better in her portrayal of the dominatrix with a soft spot for a terminally ill child she cared for in a hospice? The plot was all over the place with the introduction of her mother who was mentally ill and beaten by her husband. However, this could have been a good movie if there was some shred of redemption or salvation at it's end. Terrible ending, with no satisfaction for having wasted 90 minutes of my life!

micway1971 In order to fully appreciate this movie I personally feel you should have seen Fall first. I guess After Fall, Winter could be considered a sequel NOT that it is fully presented that way. Fall was absolutely wonderful in my opinion and reviewers on amazon support my opinion of it. I will tell you about first briefly to line up my quick review of After Fall. Fall Premise: NY cab driver/ writer who meets a fashion model who is married and they have a steamy affair which turns into love. It is a dialog driven movie with a unique character study. I will not tell how it ends, but came out in 1996-97 if I recall correctly and leaves the viewer to decide the outcome.Which leads us to After Fall, Winter. The whole idea about watching Fall to begin with gives you a better understanding of the character MIchael Shiver in both movies. It shows what became of him some 15 years later of after Fall. I will not go into detail about my review because if you loved Fall, I do not want to give anything away. Watch with an open mind. With all that said, this movie could be a stand alone movie and understood.In a way I was left disappointed with the ending, but on the other hand I wasn't because it shows you what love does to you and what MIchael turned out to become. If you ever have loved deeply both of these movies NEED to be watched. After Fall was not as good as Fall, but it was good. If you try and pick this movie apart it will ruin the experience. Yes some of it is far fetched, but what movie is not most of the time?

neiest The movie is a little boring. There are some good aspects to the plot, but it doesn't seem to come together as well as it could have. Schaeffer should have cast someone else in his role. The character he plays has great lines and wit, but Schaeffer doesn't deliver well, and comes off as fruity and very annoying. It's obvious that this guy (Schaeffer) thinks a lot of himself, even though he's trying to appear to be the 'everyday (depressed) Joe' in this and other movies; and he wants to do love scenes with beautiful foreign actresses(so maybe you can't blame him). The main reason to see this movie is Lizzie Brocheré. She's super cute and sexy and does a good job (much better than Schaeffer). This movie would have maybe been a 5 without her. The 'tragic' ending is a failed attempt; should have just had a happy one. I like movies that end in a way you wouldn't necessarily expect, but this one comes to a useless conclusion...he only knew her a couple of weeks.

SummerCarmichael Visually titillating and emotionally captivating –a story that grabs hold of you and refuses to let go, and still you fall in heartbreak. I didn't just watch this film –I was moved by this film, and Mr. Schaeffer's ability to craft and articulate such unfettered emotion with boldness and honesty. And like silent movies and silent moments speak a truth, it touches every emotion –then lets you "Fall" all over again. A must see film. I strongly recommend to all as it will make you smile, laugh and cry, and at times tickle you silly. It will make you uncomfortable as you take comfort in its honesty. And you will at times feel your heartbeat as the film connects with the core of everyone's desire to be loved, and what you would do for that love. You will watch. You will feel. You will be moved still.