Fracture (DVD) Reviews

Ever since Silence of The Lambs Anthony Hopkins has pretty much cornered the market in creepy, intellectual men of dubious morals. In Fracture he does the same again, Ted Crawford is a very clever man and we are immediately introduced to this fact when we see him solve the mystery of how a plane crashed in seconds, while other investigators all ...

If you love the smart and intelligent Grisham movies that have a neat little twist to tie it all up like a bow on a present at the end then you will enjoy this, as did I, unless, of course, you're tired of Sir Anthony Hopkins vast array of silly ascents, here the Welsh/Irish/Scottish brogue getting another run out. Buts its not humble 'Tony ...

(Review is reproduced at www.shaunmunro.co.uk) Gregory Hoblit's "Fracture" is a thriller about how what initially appear to be inconsequent foibles can cause great problems - a collection of hairline fractures causing a serious fracture, if you will. The opening credits sequence of Fracture is a nice allegory of this concept, ...

When Ted Crawford, a wealthy engineer, finds that his much younger wife is having an affair, he has a rather severe reaction - he murders her, having carefully planned it to ensure that he will not be convicted of her murder. He then confesses to her murder and decides to represent himself in court, where he finds himself up against a career ...

I decided tonight to watch yet another film my mate sent me through the post. He has a habit of forgetting I'm a romantic comedy sucker and occasionally sends me films that are just not me! They get hidden away in a drawer till I'm all out of other stuff to watch and I think ok I'll give it a go. Usually these films surprise me and are great, ...

This film started off well, Anthony Hopkins was menacing as ever and Ryan Gosling did an extremely good job at acting on the same level. However, though the acting was very good and the premise was excellent, the script left a lot to be desired. All in all the movie was worth a watch though felt a lot longer than necessary, takes a little too much ...

Fracture (2007) – FILM ONLY REVIEW Certificate: 15 (UK), R (USA) Running time: 113 minutes Director: Gregory Hoblit Main cast: Ted Crawford – Anthony Hopkins Willy Beachum – Ryan Gosling Rob Nunally – Billy Burke Nikki Gardner – Rosamund Pike Jennifer Crawford – Embeth ...

Pushed To Breaking Point ================= Fracture stars Anthony Hopkins as Ted Crawford, a wealthy and intelligent engineer who knows that his wife is cheating on him. He confronts her about the affair. His wife ends up getting shot and appears to be dead, she is actually in a coma. The police officer who comes to investigate ...

What’s it about? ---------------------- A man murders his wife who is having an affair. High flying Willy Beachum is brought in to prosecute this apparently open and shut case. Who’s in it? --------------- Cast-wise, Fracture is a battle between an old star and a rising one. Ryan Gosling, tipped as many to be the ...

Wealthy businessman Ted Crawford knows that his wife is having an affair. Whilst she cavorts around a hotel swimming pool with her lover, Ted goes into the couple’s room to confirm his suspicions and when his wife arrives home that night, after a brief verbal exchange, Ted shoots her in the head. The police are called, and lieutenant Rob Nunally ...