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Fracture
2007 113 min Germany, United States of America R 16+
★7.3
Thriller
Director: Gregory Hoblit
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Description
A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$39.02M
Worldwide:
$91.35M
Starring
Anthony Hopkins
Actor
Ryan Gosling
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David Strathairn
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Fracture is widely regarded as a gripping and stylish psychological thriller anchored by the compelling chemistry between Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling. While some critics find the plot predictable or the legal elements dramatized, most viewers appreciate the film as a well-crafted, suspenseful battle of wits.
| Acting | Anthony Hopkins delivers a magnetic and charismatic performance that carries the film's suspenseful atmosphere | |
| Acting | The intellectual rivalry and on-screen chemistry between Hopkins and Ryan Gosling serve as the core strength of the production | |
| Direction | The moody, grey-blue visual style and precise direction effectively heighten the tension of the courtroom drama | |
| Screenplay | While many praise the tight, suspenseful narrative, others find the plot trajectory and character motivations to be occasionally implausible or thin | |
| Originality | The film is generally enjoyed as a solid genre piece, though opinions are divided on whether it achieves masterpiece status or remains a merely pleasant, disposable thriller |