Shattered!
FIVE MEN - FIVE SHATTERED LIVES: JIMMY struggles with his girlfriend, Dina, when she runs away, half naked, in the middle of night, accusing him of molesting her. DENNIS, desperate and unhappy in his marriage, has an ill-timed affair with his daughter's 17 year old babysitter. JORDAN splits from his partner, Steve, only to discover he may not be the biological father of their daughter. HARRY, angered over his estranged relationship with his father and his ex-wife, loses it and abuses his girlfriend sadistically. BEN, after losing custody of his son because he viciously attacked his ex-wife's boyfriend in front of him, takes the law into his own hands and kidnaps his son. All five stories intersect as each man tries to salvage what is left of his life.
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Plot Summary
A college student, struggling with debt and a strained family relationship, becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme after agreeing to transport a mysterious package. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he finds himself in a desperate fight for survival against powerful forces who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. His choices lead him down a perilous path, testing his courage and resolve.
Critical Reception
Shattered! (2008) received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were noted, the film generally failed to distinguish itself within the thriller genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the narrative predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable storyline that relies heavily on genre tropes.
- Performances are generally adequate, but cannot elevate the weak script.
- Pacing issues often detract from the intended suspense.
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Fun Fact
While marketed as a thriller, 'Shattered!' was notably overlooked and did not achieve significant critical or commercial success, leading to limited availability of detailed production information.
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