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Broken

2011
Movie
25 min
English

Sarah is a young war veteran thrown back into civilian life with her brother Neil and his fiancee Hanna. With wounds both mental and physical, her emotional despondency and spiraling addictions begin to drive a wedge between the couple, as her violent past threatens to spill into her present....

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Dirk D'AvanzoGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned detective, haunted by a past case, investigates a series of seemingly unconnected murders plaguing the city. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, forcing him to confront his own demons and fight for justice against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Broken (2011) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some performances were noted, the film was generally criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and derivative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and uninspired storyline.

  • Performances are largely wooden, with little emotional depth.

  • Lacks originality, borrowing heavily from better-executed crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reception for Broken (2011) is largely absent from publicly available aggregate data, but existing reviews indicate disappointment with its generic plot and execution.

Fun Fact

Despite its low critical reception, Richard Tyson, known for his roles in 'Kindergarten Cop' and 'There's Something About Mary,' took on a prominent role in this independent thriller.

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