Customer Reviews
Okay film - By: Valley Mick, 09 Jun 2008 
Rented this film because it had Anthony Hopkins in it. It's a murder suspense with a twist. Hopkins has shot his wife but can he be convicted?
The film works reasonably. There's no bad acting (although Hopkins is patchily Irish- you'll see). The script is okay & the characters are reasonably well developed. It's just alll a bit flat.
However on a warm Sunday evening the family watched the film & quite enjoyed it. My advice- watch it while doing something else (e.g. reading the paper) & don't expect a classic.
so boring it hurts - By: martin thomas, 06 Jun 2008 
you know this film is going to be rubbish cause its got sir antony hopkins playing yet another variation of hannibal lecter.this is boring,bland,predictable, & so pointless
Any film with Anthony Hopkins very good - By: Ms. Angela E. Bayley, 29 May 2008 
The story line was good but the how he does it & why is clear to see from half way through the film. The ending was not a shock but still a good film & worth a watch.
Hopkins versus Gosling in The Mystery of the Disappearing Prosecution - By: Mr. R. N. Pomfret, 08 May 2008 It is not spoiling the plot of Fracture to say from the outset that Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins) shot his wife. A seemingly pedestrian case for the prosecution, representing the last trial for Deputy D.A. Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling) before he heads off for a grand new job, evolves rapidly into a nightmare.
The case soon starts to crumble, with Beachum's future career likely to follow suit. It is clear that Crawford, defending himself, is a far more able opponent than the Deputy D.A. had planned on. The crystal clear case against the defendant is soon shattered - leaving the prosecutor bereft of a useable confession or even the possession of the murder weapon!
Fracture is part-legal drama, but also partly a story of psychological development. Initiallly, the viewer is probably rather pleased to see Hopkin's character devastate the arrogant Beacham's evidence. Yet, later in the film, we see the prosecutor become a far more likeable person, & perhaps wish for him to eventuallly nail his target. It's a film about law, honesty, revenge & compassion. Although the central premise revolves around the mindgames Hopkin's is playing, the film is also effective at generating emotions in the viewer.
The film is not reallly an action movie, despite the occasional physical drama. However, if you want something more cerebral & wish to avoid stereotypical legal fiction, it is highly recommended. The DVD does not reallly contain any great shakes in the way of extras. It doesn't reallly need them. Just sit down & enjoy the film.
Film Fanatic - By: Mrs. A. Weston, 29 Apr 2008 
Fantastic film. Loved every minute of it. It had some reallly good twists & turns. Thought it was going to be boring - BUT how wrong could I have been!!
Rented but now thinking of owning it!!!
