Review of Fracture (2007) by Tomas B — 26 Sep 2010

Fracture despite the fact that it's a tad predictable is still very much an entertaining Thriller. Anthony Hopkins plays Ted Crawford a man accused of killing his wife and Ryan Gosling plays the assistant DA Willy Beachum that prosecutes Crawford.

At first the verdict for Crawfor's crime seems air tight; guilty. With a signed confession and a murder weapon, the case seems bullet proof. But nothing is as it seems. What Beachum doesn't know is that Crawford meticulously planned his crime, as Crawford says himself "it's beautiful.

" What follows is a game of cat and mouse. Willy Beachum case against Crawford seems to fall apart due to lack of evidence. Thus Ted Crawford is released on a technicality. I won't spoil the rest for you, as I found this film thrilling, and exciting.

Gregory Hoblit helms this film and as he's down with his previous films such as Frequency and Hart's War, Fracture is another step forward for Hoblit. Along with Frequency, this is second best film.

Even though the film may seem predictable at times, it still manages to to thrill up to the climax, because like I've said, nothing is as it seems. So whatever guessing you may have, you may be wrong.

Here Gregory Hoblit has assembled a talented cast of actors able to make this Thriller seem very good. In fact; I thought Fracture is quit a pulse pounding Thriller that delivers something fresh , using traditional elements of the genre.

Anthony Hopkins delivers his best, his most vile performance since The Silence Of The Lambs. He really brings menace to the character of Ted Crawford. The part of Ted Crawford was perfect for Hopkins, I can't picture any other actor playing the part.

He's simply brilliant. Fracture is not a flawless Thriller, but it sure is very entertaining and will definitely keep you guessing to the end. Fracture is a terrific film, and it proves once again that Gregory Hoblit is seriously underrated as a director.

His films always have a tense, thrilling atmosphere to them and he knows how to tell a good story on screen. Fracture is no different, a solid cast and a great story with great directing, makes this film one pulse pounding thrill ride worth watching.