Fracture
Fracture

Fracture

2007Movie113 minEnglish

A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gregory HoblitGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A meticulous, wealthy man commits a murder and carefully plans to outwit the legal system. A determined young district attorney takes on the case, leading to a high-stakes battle of wits. As the DA digs deeper, he finds himself ensnared in a complex psychological game with his brilliant adversary. The confrontation escalates, pushing both men to their absolute limits as they exploit every legal loophole and personal vulnerability.

Critical Reception

Fracture received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling, as well as the film's suspenseful plot and intelligent cat-and-mouse dynamic. While some found the legal maneuvering occasionally implausible, the overall consensus was that it was a well-crafted thriller that effectively kept audiences engaged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anthony Hopkins delivers a chilling and masterful performance as the manipulative antagonist.
  • Ryan Gosling effectively portrays the ambitious prosecutor caught in a complex legal and psychological battle.
  • The film is a stylish and suspenseful thriller with an engaging, intelligent plot centered on a battle of wits.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the intense cat-and-mouse game between the lead characters, particularly praising Anthony Hopkins's performance. Many found the film to be a smart and engaging thriller, though some felt the legal aspects stretched credulity at times.

Fun Fact

Anthony Hopkins stated that he based his character Ted Crawford on his own father, describing him as a man who was 'cold, distant, and extremely manipulative'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This has all the ingredients of a classic crime drama - a great cast, some slick writing and a healthy dose of suspense. Sir Anthony Hopkins as the meticulously fiendish aeronautics engineer/millionaire ("Crawford") who discovers his wife i...
Jack

Jack

This is my kind of film. Suspense throughout, mystery till the very end... I could write a long review about the film but I realise it wouldn't be that different to what others have already said about it, so my only criticism goes to Anthon...
Shreyance Parakh

Shreyance Parakh

**Gripping!!** *** This review may contain spoilers *** Some of you may find (or I should say try to) faults in this gripping courtroom drama but for the rest this movie is a lovely, more than just about courtroom, dual between the ev...