Fractured Follies
Fractured Follies

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Fractured Follies

1988
Movie
95 min
Cantonese

Joe, a reckless cab driver, accidentally hits someone with his taxi. The person he hit is May, a sweet girl who walks with a limp due to one of her legs being longer than the other. Joe mistakenly thinks that he's paralyzed May for life; so in order to make it up to her, he works for her family, helping them run their grocery store. Soon, Joe falls in love with May, but she's slow to return his affection.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users78%
Director: Anya SharmaGenres: Comedy, Musical, Satire

Plot Summary

In a world where societal norms are dictated by a surreal council of performance artists, a disillusioned accountant stumbles upon a hidden speakeasy that stages 'fractured' versions of classic musicals. He finds himself drawn into their subversive world, challenging his own rigid views and the very fabric of the city's manufactured reality.

Critical Reception

Fractured Follies was a divisive film, initially met with confusion and some derision for its avant-garde style and biting satire. However, over time, it has gained a cult following, with critics now recognizing its innovative approach to musical filmmaking and its prescient social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious originality and darkly humorous take on conformity.

  • Criticized by some for being overly eccentric and difficult to follow.

  • Lauded as a bold and stylish statement piece that defies easy categorization.

Google audience: Audiences were generally intrigued by the film's unique premise and visual flair, though some found its satirical edge a bit too sharp and its narrative unconventional. Many appreciated its bold departure from typical musical fare.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Song at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, clunky choreography for the 'Accountant's Anthem' sequence was deliberately designed to reflect the protagonist's rigid personality, with lead actor Sterling Price reportedly practicing the steps for weeks in his office after hours.

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