STORY: Fracture manages to succeed where other films like it have failed spectacularly many times over. Ted Crawford shoots his adulterous wife in the head and waits calmly for the police to arrive. He had the gun in his hand and made a signed confession. On the other side is a slick lawyer who has finally made his big break into corporate law, this is his final case and it very well could be the one that breaks him when he realises that there is actually no evidence to convict Crawford. The film creates an ingenious plot that, while slow in parts, keeps you guessing until the very end. Character development was this film's strongest aspect. The only issue was the lack of progression in some parts where some pointless padding techniques were used rather than advance the plot. 3.5/5
EXECUTION: As seen in films such as Silence of The Lambs, Anthony Hopkins is spectacular as the ingenious sociopathic antagonist that you just have to love. Similarly Ryan Gosling portrays the arrogant lawyer trying to rush through his last case and leave it behind. Most of the supporting cast are good enough to hold their own. There is no real action in this film but it doesn't need it due to the clever directing and style that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last few minutes. 4.5/5
VERDICT: Overall a good film with very few flaws. Best of all no clichéd "hero and bad guy" and no ridiculous Hollywood action or effects. This film relies on the talent of the actors and they do not disappoint. Give the film a fair trial and give it a chance to prove how good it can be. 3.5 + 4.5 = 8/10
