Anthony Hopkins, Billy Burke, David Strathairn

An assistant DA (Gosling) is caught up in a game of cat-and-mouse with a man (Hopkins) who tried to murder his wife and is set free on a series of technicalities.

Flixster Users

71% liked it

361,006 ratings

Critics

71% liked it

163 critics

R, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Release Date: April 20, 2007

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: August 14, 2007

Stats: 23,012 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (23,012)


  • March 22, 2009
    "Even a broken clock is right twice a day."


    Fracture is a bit of a sleeper hit in 2007 for me. I'm a little ashamed to say I avoided it for so long because it appeared to be just another rehashed psychological thriller. This film is about a young ambitious dis

    ...( read more)trict attorney who has the seemingly easy task of putting away a man who confessed to killing his wife. The young DA underestimates the intelligence of the convicted killer, and he is quickly immersed in a witty game of cat and mouse.

    Fracture is a witty and intelligent film with great dialog. Anthony Hopkins delivers a spine-tingling performance as the creepy, but smart man who killed his adulterous wife. His performance is very reminiscent of his infamous Hannibal character. Ryan Gosling was also a pleasant surprise here. Charming and good looking, it's nice to see him break out from his The Notebook-style typecast.

    Fracture is a pleasant thriller with plenty of twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the climatic end.

    My only real complaint is that I found myself rooting for the bad guy (Hopkins). He was convincingly profound, humorous, and, for what it's worth, sort of justified. Gosling's character came across as an over-achieving twerp who I shared no empathy for. I couldn't care less if he bombed the case and lost his new luxurious job. I was actually rooting for it... I don't think this was the director's intentions.

    Overall, Fracture is an underrated film that delivers on many levels.

    "Knowledge is pain."
  • February 9, 2009
    I absolutely loved this film. I had two theories as to how it would end and one of them was right but I liked that fact that I wasn't sure which one.
  • February 4, 2009
    It has a few slow spots, but overall a very good movie. The chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins is electric. Very entertaining and a fairly decent twist at the end.
  • September 18, 2008
    Great acting, decent plot, nothing special about the movie.
  • September 14, 2008
    Anthony is a wealthy businessman who murders his wife in cold blood for having an affair. An assistant DA is not his match in court and he gets off scot free even though he made a signed confession. Interesting twists in the movie.
  • November 14, 2009
    Liked it but didn't cream for it. Typical criminal/betrayal story.
  • November 11, 2009
    pretty good. good twist ending.
  • November 11, 2009
    This movie rocks. Makes you appreciate law school 10 times more.
  • November 6, 2009
    Messaggio per Ryan Gosling: se fai un altro film del genere t'ammazzo.
  • October 30, 2009
    It's hard to find such a smart script out there, that delivers more than you expect with every twist and turn. This is one of these films. Adding the protagonists delivery, who are antagonizing each other in way more persuasive a manner than I can describe... and you've got yours...( read more)elf one of the best suspense flicks of the year 2007. Enjoy, by all means.

Critic Reviews


September 1, 2007
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

It's straightforward and nongimmicky (you don't have to wonder whodunit because we're told in the first few minutes), involves a minimum of blood and gore, and holds our interest nicely. full review

April 23, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim

A sleek, surprising and surefire thriller that will grab you by the throat. full review

April 20, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

A provocative game that plays out with intelligence and wit. full review

April 20, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Fracture is what audiences want when they go to a suspense thriller: a flashy, colorful villain; a protagonist who's imperfect enough to be interesting; and most of all a story that keeps viewers gues... full review

April 20, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

The movie's logic fails at the end -- it betrays a criminal blind spot in its reasoning -- but you're best off not subjecting it to any prolonged analysis. Don't think. Just watch. full review

April 19, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The picture is clever, somber, quiet: There's just no reason it has to be as deadly boring as it is. full review

April 19, 2007
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

This hugely entertaining thriller is what's needed to banish a winter-long case of movie blues. full review

April 19, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Just because a movie is freakin' preposterous doesn't mean it can't be diabolical fun. Case in point: Fracture. full review

April 19, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Powerfully acted and tightly plotted, Fracture is solid entertainment. full review

April 16, 2007
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

What makes Fracture hum is the way Hopkins bares his teeth, twitches his nostrils, and trains his shiny pinprick Lecter eyes on his co-star. full review

View more Fracture reviews at RottenTomatoes.com

Comments


  • hamzeh93
    January 28, 2009
    counting the hours to watch it !

    can't really wait , cuz it sounds awesome :D
  • berenpurple
    October 23, 2007
    this is a really good movie anthony hopkins is a great actor he was so smart during the process of hiding the murder weapon .
  • ishtar78
    October 16, 2007
    I love Anthony Hopkins, good story, good movie
  • zno
    August 24, 2007
    Anthony Hopkins is mainly the reason for me to watch fracture.
  • dukemolton
    June 3, 2007
    I went and saw the movie after seeing the preview. It was awesome..as I had expected. Anthony and Ryan played their roles really well. A must see!!
  • sonjap
    May 29, 2007
    Can't wait too see this movie! I love Anthony Hopkins. He's a great actor!
  • angelcatph
    May 21, 2007
    Ya right. Anthony Hopkins is too clever in this movie.. He's soo cool. He palys the movie too good and too cool. Like what eh did in Hanibal.
  • chrismid259
    April 11, 2007
    Seen past films from, Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling. Hopkins from 'Hannibal' and Gosling from 'The Notebook'. Both were good films and good acting from both. Seems like this could be a good thriller.
  • LittleMiss68
    March 30, 2007
    I like Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling I think this will be a good movie

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Official Trailer

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Children of Men
    Children of Men (22%)
  • 300
    300 (33%)
  • The Departed
    The Departed (47%)
  • Breach
    Breach (67%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Fracture : Watch Free on TV


Fracture Trivia


  • Who portrays William Beachum in Fracture ?  Answer »
  • Anthony Hopkins shoots his wife...........or does he? Name that movie!  Answer »
  • In the 2007 movie "Fracture", the role of the young prosecutor is played by _______________ and the role of the criminal is played by ________________.  Answer »
  • What is the name of the movie where Ryan Gosling plays a young attorney trying to convict Anthony Hopkin's character of attempted murder?  Answer »

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin