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Cracked
Sharon Kane gives an over-the top campy impression of Joan Crawford at her "Mommy Dearest" worst. In this case she is the mother-in-law of the widow of her son who inherited the family wealth and wisely cut "Mommy" out. In an over-long beginning and interludes throughout the video, she plots her revenge. Her make-up is awful (check out the box cover). Her acting is so outrageous that she received the "best actress (gay or bi) in a non-sexual role" at the 2002 Gay VN awards.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious architect gets entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and murder when he falls for the wife of his wealthy and influential client. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his career, his life, and the very fabric of the city.
Critical Reception
Cracked (2001) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. Some acknowledged its attempt at a suspenseful thriller narrative but ultimately found it lacking in execution and originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few memorable aspects contributing to its overall limited impact.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic plot that fails to deliver genuine surprises.
Character development is thin, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the protagonists' plight.
While aiming for suspense, the thriller elements often fall flat due to weak pacing and uninspired direction.
Google audience: There is limited publicly available information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Cracked' (2001), preventing a summary of audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2001, 'Cracked' has largely faded into obscurity, with minimal critical discussion or awards recognition.
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