Broken
Broken

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Broken

2019
Movie
11 min
English

In this superb, understated film, writer-actor Daniel Monks (Pulse, SFF 2017) plays a gay man unsure if it’s his partner or his disability causing their relationship to fail.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Shaun Paul PiccininoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling mother, Sarah, tries to protect her young daughter from her abusive ex-husband while dealing with her own past traumas. As her ex becomes more aggressive, Sarah must confront her deepest fears and find the strength to escape her dangerous situation before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Broken received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempts to tackle difficult themes, the overall execution was seen as uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to portray the harrowing reality of domestic abuse but falls short due to a formulaic narrative.

  • Performances are generally adequate, but do little to elevate the material.

  • The thriller elements are underdeveloped, leaving the drama feeling flat.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Broken' is largely unaddressed, with insufficient data to provide a comprehensive summary of specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, primarily targeting the direct-to-video market.

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