Fractured (2019) Movie Review

 

Fractured | 2019 | 1h 39m
Genre: Psychological Thriller/Drama/Mystery/Thriller | Country: US
Director: Brad Anderson | Writer: Alan B. McElroy
Cast: Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Lucy Capri
IMDB: 6.5
My Rating: 7/10

Ray Monroe, along with his wife, takes his injured daughter to the hospital after an accident at a construction site in a rest area. Ray believes the hospital is hiding his child and wife to sell their organs because they haven't returned from examination.

Warning:

Contains scenes of violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

 

Synopsis:

Ray Monroe (Sam Worthington) is on the way home with his wife, Joanne (Lily Rabe), and their child, Peri (Lucy Capri). An argument occurs between them due to the tension that occurred at Joanne's house earlier. In addition, Ray driving his vehicle slowly makes other road users feel disturbed.

They stop at the Rest Area because Peri has to go to the bathroom. However, when Joanne is returning to the bathroom to look for Peri's toy, Peri, who is paying attention to a balloon, is suddenly attacked by a dog. She falls into the construction site after being surprised by her father's rock throw. Ray also falls into the construction.

After trying to calm down, Ray and Joanne finally take Peri to the nearest hospital. They have to wait long enough before finally being served by the hospital. Ray feels that there is something odd at the hospital, including the gestures of the officers, but he chooses to ignore it.

The examination is carried out. The doctor suggests that Peri have a scan on her head, worried about bleeding. Joanne accompanies Peri to have the examination and Ray waits for them in the waiting room. After some time, Joanne and Peri have not returned. Ray tries to confirm this with the hospital.

Ray gets shocking information where the hospital does not have data regarding Peri and his wife. This makes Ray panic and try to find their whereabouts. A commotion occurs and Ray feels that the hospital has done something suspicious to them.

Will Ray be able to find them again?

 

Review:

Fractured is a film with the psychological thriller genre. This film has a quite interesting idea for the genre. Coupled with interesting twist ideas as well. Unfortunately, the execution of the film has not been carried out optimally. There are still many things that can be explored in more depth to provide a more stunning presentation.

First, let's discuss the background construction, both the background of the story and the characters. The character's background is presented quite well. The audience will be introduced to the main character and his character through dialogue and the way they behave. We will also see how the relationship between the two main characters, in this case Ray and his wife, is.

Their not-so-good relationship becomes the background of this story. The accident experienced by their child makes Ray seem to realize the mistakes he has made so far. So we will see a change in Ray's character who tries to save his child and repair his relationship with his wife. It can be seen with him taking the risk of driving at high speed, taking the initiative, and becoming a more reliable person.

Furthermore, conflicts begin to arise when he wakes up in the waiting room and finds that his wife and child have not yet returned from the examination. Coupled with all the hospital staff who have changed shifts, making it difficult for him to make a confirmation. In this conflict, there are actually a few things that are a little less logical when viewed from a professional point of view, but these things sometimes happen in the real world. As an example of the poor working system in some hospitals and the bad employees there. Not all, but only some. Including the bad police

After several conflicts and tensions that arise, both from the external and internal of the main character. The audience will be taken to the completion of the story which can actually be optimized again. Twist after twist begins to be revealed. Unfortunately, most of these disclosures are only presented in the form of narration, dialogue, or less satisfying visuals. Many things are still lacking to answer many questions or mysteries that are presented.

Visualization is an important thing in a film. Where, the audience needs to get a fairly logical explanation with the mystery they are watching. In some scenes, the 'reality' that actually happened is shown. However, this reality only covers some of the last scenes of the film where Ray tries to save his wife from the ground floor. While other mysteries experienced from the beginning of the film to the middle are not explained clearly.

Maybe it would be better if a brief flashback scene was presented showing the actual 'reality' that happened. Including the mystery where he could put the bodies of his wife and child in the trunk neatly. Because if included in logic, it is a little less logical. Hehe.

Sam Worthington's acting as the main character is quite good, where he can show the emotions of the character quite well. Unfortunately, for some reason, the acting of other supporting players is a little disturbing and less natural. It seems too exaggerated and artificial. Whether it's because the character seems less logical or because the acting is less than optimal.

The cinematography is quite good, the audience can see various details that are indeed important and needed. The selection of music and sound effects is also quite appropriate to the scene presented. The mood and vibe are built as expected.

Overall, this film is still quite interesting to watch even though there are still many gaps that can be improved and optimized again.

 

Memorable scene:

While at the scene, Jacob tries to confirm Ray's memory but by giving new memories that corner him. This makes Ray a little doubtful of his own memory. Until he finally finds evidence of the truth of his memory.

In life, people often instill things into our minds and not a few of them end up influencing us. Psychologically, when we actually do the right thing, but most people say we are doing the wrong thing. Then unconsciously our brain rethinks what is right and wrong. So we must be careful if we want to listen to other people's words, don't waver if you are sure that what you are taking is right.

 

Memorable dialogue:

"The mind can sometimes create an alternate reality"

 

Ending:

Cliffhanger

 

Recommendation:

Worth to Watch

 

(Aluna)