Review of Fracture (2004) by Grant S — 23 Feb 2015
Reasonably interesting, but flawed, courtroom-drama.
Engaging plot, though it is far from watertight. There are several holes, not least in the murderer's grand plan, in the way the Deputy District Attorney eventually unravels it and in how he ultimately puts the evidence together to prosecute him. Plus the ending can be seen a mile off - not the exact details, but the broader nature of it.
Anthony Hopkins seems to be going through the motions in his role. It's as if he is trying to recreate Hannibal Lecter, and doing it half-heartedly. His accent is also quite perplexing, as it seems to change with each scene. I think he was supposed to be Irish, but the accent seems to come and go.
Ryan Gosling is reasonably solid in his role. Good support from Rosamund Pike and David Strathairn.
This review of Fracture (2004) was written by Grant S on 23 Feb 2015.
Fracture has generally received positive reviews.
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