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Shattered
1991 98 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Mystery, Thriller
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
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Description
Dan Merrick comes out from a shattering car accident with amnesia. He finds that he is married to Judith who is trying to help him start his life again. He keeps getting flashbacks about events and places that he can't remember. He meets pet shop owner and part time private detective Gus Klein who has supposedly done some work for him prior to the accident. Klein helps Merrick to find out more...
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$11.51M
Worldwide:
$11.5M
Starring
Tom Berenger
Actor
Bob Hoskins
Actor
Greta Scacchi
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Shattered is a stylish but ultimately derivative neo-noir thriller that relies heavily on genre tropes and a polarizing twist ending. While the production quality and atmosphere earn moderate praise, the film is frequently criticized for flat performances and a predictable narrative path.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes high-quality, polished cinematography and atmospheric neon-noir visuals to establish a classic thriller aesthetic. | |
| Score | Alan Silvestri’s score is a standout technical element that effectively reinforces the film's tense, moody atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The lead performances from Tom Berenger and Greta Scacchi are widely criticized for being stiff, vacant, and lacking emotional engagement. | |
| Screenplay | The script is frequently dismissed for a lack of originality, relying on predictable plot points and familiar genre conventions. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the film's climax are divided; some appreciate how the explosive, twist-heavy ending ties the narrative threads together, while others find it unconvincing or jarring. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the pacing; some find the film to be an engaging and relentless thriller, while others perceive it as sluggish and overly reliant on filler. |