Shattered
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Movie Reviews of Shattered
Movie Review: Butterfly on a Wheel/Shattered:Captivating; Good performances
Summary: 4 Stars
Not in a Hitchcock thriller sort of way, but in a decent nothing-new-under ¡Vthe-sun-2007 way. This is the story of a couple, Neil and Abby Randall, who on a night out, have their young daughter kidnapped. Neil is a successful businessman and Abby is a SaHM. They are considered to be the perfect family, and for reasons we don¡¦t know just yet, Tom (Brosnan) wants to destroy everything they have. While the daughter is at the house with the babysitter (who is working for Tom), Tom is holding holding Abby and Neil hostage riding around town making them do outrageous things (i.e. clean out their bank accts, deliver a sealed envelope to Neil¡¦s boss, etc). Everything is designed to test just how much they are willing to give up. Things tense up b/t the couple, and we start to see that maybe they¡¦re not so perfect after all.
In the climax of the movie, we discover some interesting info that adds another dimension to the story. Tom continues to bait Neil who is nearing a breaking point and Neil is forced to make a decision that could effectively destroy his life. Near the end, there¡¦s another twist that lays all the pieces into place.
I¡¦m very picky about movies and rarely go these dyas, but this is easily one that could find its way into my collection. I don't remember seeing any ads for this? The story wasn¡¦t anything groundbreaking, but due to excellent performances, steady pacing, and a straightforward storyline that didn¡¦t try to squeeze in tons of material, it was very easy to sit through w/no breaks. I didn¡¦t figure out the first twist (that was a surprise), but I did, sort of, guess the second. Well, not really guess, but a certain scene put me on alert. But to the movies credit, that didn¡¦t happen til the end º I also liked that there weren¡¦t really any loose ends. Some might disagree, but I thought it ended in a way where the viewer could imagine a few scenarios, but would still be satisfied by the movie.
If you¡¦re looking for an easy movie on a rainy night or when you¡¦re working on a paper (like I was), this is it.
Movie Review: "Shattered" is a well-acted, directed and written little "TV" film.
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes, I know it was actually released in the theaters, but it was not well-received and jumped to cable and rental venues in remarkable speed. I'm usually very cautious regarding films in which this happens, but I loved the three stars in this film so much that I just had to take a chance on this film and I'm glad I did.
I honestly can't reveal anything about the plot because, contrary to some reviewers on here, this is a solid mystery story that is a bit low-key and low-budget, hence, my "TV" film headline. The film is a lot of fun as Pierce Brosnan, previously known as James Bond, gives an outstanding performance as "the bad guy" in this film who takes great pride in torturing a couple that is well-played by Butler, The Phantom of the Opera and Bello, World Trade Center. I don't think his fans like him in such a role and that may be why this film suffered at the box-office just as his other excellently played bad guy role in The Matador which is definitely worth your viewing. Add in a low-budget feel to the film and I can see why some bulked at it, but it is so much better than most will expect if they give it a shot. Failure at the box-office does not mean the film is a failure or of no quality, just as great success at the box-office is no guarantee of a pleasurable experience either.
Well, I don't want to go on further and inadvertently give up any information that will lead people to figure out the mystery in this film, but it is very clever and you will be very perplexed until the end when you finally discover just why Brosnan's character is angry at this couple that he does the outlandish things that he does. It does stretch credibility at times, and the story is a bit contrived (like any mystery really is anyhow), but the performances and twists and turns of the plot should keep you glued to the screen.
Movie Review: A thrilling roller coaster!
Summary: 4 Stars
**Warning: I had to include big spoilers to properly review this movie**
at request this warning has been added.
at first, you think uh oh this is going to be dull. but then, something happened and that is, this movie has a way of drawing you in so slowly that you do not notice until you get a phone call or the like and realize you want to go back and Watch the movie! Pierce is really good as **spoilers** the psychotic husband taking revenge on the "boyfriend" but oh when the whole film is over and you find out every twist and turn it feels like any minute you are going to scream and then wham! you get the next twist and are responding "no way" aloud. it's a very cool flick with prehaps not as big a budget as they couuld have had but this takes nothing away from the film. I had rented this on a whim and was very surprised at how good it is. you will be truly hating some of the characters in the end of this and thats what a movie is all about taking you away to a place of adventure and this little gem does that and does it well. while not a 5 star masterpiece, it is worth at minium a rental and if you are the type that likes psychotic killer flicks with more twists and bends then a yoga class, this is totally for you! a 4 star effort from me (it would actually be 3.5 but cannot do that) because while not big budgeted it is a worthwhile rental it even surprised me!
*Tried not to give away too much it really does ruin it.*
Movie Review: Nifty Little Thriller with Top-Notch Cast...
Summary: 4 Stars
"Shattered" is another example of why independent films are so essential; with a smaller budget, characterization and plot is emphasized, and when first-rate talent on both sides of the camera is involved, you have something really special!
Not that this thriller is without faults; the resolution is a letdown, and makes some of the earlier action seem somewhat illogical...but until this point, this is a wonderfully suspenseful drama, with three superb actors in the leads. Gerard Butler is a picture-perfect success, both at work, and at home, with a sexy, loving wife (Maria Bello, excellent as always) and young daughter. But when the couple is kidnapped on the highway by a sinister, sadistic stranger (Pierce Brosnan, effectively cast against 'type'), their lives are turned upside-down, revealing some devastating secrets.
Director Mike Barker has a real 'feel' for claustrophobic, dark settings, as well as vertigo-inducing heights, and "Shattered" is a roller-coaster suspense ride that is CERTAINLY worth watching, despite the resolution. I highly recommend it!
Movie Review: Thoroughly enjoyable but hard to review without giving anything away
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a true psychological suspense thriller where the viewer has NO idea of the twists and turns in this movie. I truly enjoyed watching it but I'm finding it very hard to review. About all I can write is that the focus of the movie is on a couple whose child is kidnapped. From there, you have to see the film, the kidnapper and his wishes and what develops. Prepare for surprises. If you like unpredictable suspense films, Pierce Brosnam (showing his age but still appealing) is excellent as are the other actors.
I can't write more about this because I'll give away the plot. You deserve to be surprised. Sit back and prepare to be thrilled.
I don't recall this one getting much publicity or even its appearance in theaters so it really took me by surprise. In the film, a couple leaves home for a brief respite with their child in the care of a sitter. From there, the suspense builds, along with the news that their child has been kidnapped. I will only add that you need to pay close attention because what you see isn't always what you think.