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Broken

Play trailer Poster for Broken 2012,  1h 30m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 61% 54 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
61% Tomatometer 54 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A girl witnesses a violent attack committed by a neighbor in one of three interconnected stories in a British housing estate.

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Ryan Gilbey New Statesman Oct 3, 2017
At least a soap opera has the luxury of spreading its quota of sensationalism over many years. Concertinaed into a time span of mere days and distributed among only three households, the litany of suffering in Broken can appear hysterical. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk Sep 5, 2017
4/5
Director Rufus Norris bleakly contrasts ugly acts of violence with innocent pockets of childhood in this simple yet richly nuanced film. Go to Full Review
J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Jul 19, 2013
The comic and tragic elements are nicely balanced, and the three families' stories neatly and economically knit together. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 22, 2019
A first rating supporting cast is also responsible for some quietly observed moments, though none of the performers are able to mask the increasing hysterical elements of the film's overly dramatic narrative. Go to Full Review
Molly Templeton Eugene Weekly (OR) Feb 26, 2019
On one level, Broken is a pretty good film. It just can't quite get out from under an overwrought story that relies too heavily on half-formed characters and ugly clichés. Go to Full Review
Amon Warmann CineVue Feb 9, 2019
4/5
Filled with devastating drama, but also capable of many endearing moments, Norris' Broken is an affecting British indie which gets the most out of its story thanks to the talented ensemble and an excellent lead performance. Go to Full Review
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Kylo S Mar 19, 2019 Great little film, possible try's to do too much in terms of issues covered and cast of characters but I found the covering of mental health issues particularly compelling. See more
Draco S Jul 8, 2017 It was a powerful indictment of humanity versus the Catholic Church's views on suicide, homosexuality, and human frailty. I was truly moved by Sean Bean and the rest of the cast and their lives in a impoverished parish. It reflects that love and kindness is truly what it means to be a Christian-not judgement and lies. See more
Albus S Jan 24, 2017 Wow, the reviewers really got this one wrong. 63% at this point? Insanve when you look at some of the 95%+. What is a critic anyway -- they're just like the gym teachers of journalism (sorry P.E. teachers, there were a couple good ones). Maybe the critics couldn't stand their attempt to modernise (like that? British spelling) The Catcher in the Rye -- as if it were some national treasure. For whatever reason, they miss the great mixture of humour, sadness, adolescent confusion, and the darkness of madness. Perfectly paced and filled with interesting shots, this film has just the right balance of themes to make multiple viewings such a pleasure. The ending was a but corny, I will admit. But she has a choice between life and death and that's how they chose to portray it. It's such a short segment that it can be easily forgiven. See more
Han M Oct 4, 2014 Beautifully made film. Great story, wonderful!
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Movie Info

Synopsis A girl witnesses a violent attack committed by a neighbor in one of three interconnected stories in a British housing estate.
Director
Rufus Norris
Screenwriter
Mark O'Rowe
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 28, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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