Breaking Eggs
Breaking Eggs

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Breaking Eggs

2024
Movie
10 min
English

A short film about new beginnings. And creme brulee.

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users90%
Director: Ava DuVernayGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A brilliant but haunted forensic accountant uncovers a complex money laundering scheme tied to a powerful political family. As she delves deeper, she finds herself targeted by dangerous forces, forcing her to confront her own past traumas to expose the truth and protect her loved ones. The film navigates themes of justice, corruption, and the psychological toll of uncovering devastating secrets.

Critical Reception

Breaking Eggs has been met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its gripping narrative, Erivo's powerhouse performance, and DuVernay's assured direction. Audiences have praised its intricate plot and suspenseful pacing, though some found the ending slightly predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent script and intense atmosphere.

  • Cynthia Erivo delivers a career-defining performance.

  • Ava DuVernay's direction is sharp and compelling.

Google audience: Viewers lauded the film's complex plot and the exceptional acting, especially Cynthia Erivo's portrayal. Many found the suspense and thematic depth highly engaging, making it a standout crime drama.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo. Won Best Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The intricate financial data displayed on screen during the accounting sequences were actually designed by real forensic accountants to ensure authenticity.

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