Fractured (2019)

Fractured (2019)

7/10

Starring

Sam Worthington

Lily Rabe

Stephen Tobolowsky

Adjoa Andoh

Directed by Brad Anderson

Wow, if you’re in the mood for a fantastic thriller and an intense screen experience, then Fractured is the movie for you. Sam Worthington’s acting is so powerful it’ll blow your mind. The script keeps you captivated as you try to piece together what’s happening around you. One minute, everything makes sense, and you’re following along—the next, you’re lost, wondering who to believe in the situation unfolding before you.

The movie dives into what seems like a conspiracy involving dark elements, such as organ harvesting, only to pull you back into a world where insanity might be the only explanation for the gaps in the story. What’s truly happening, and what’s not, is the central mystery as a man desperately tries to find his family.

The movie introduces us to Ray (Sam Worthington), a man with a troubled past due to drinking and ongoing struggles in his present. His wife, Joanne, is tired of their constant fighting and wants to discuss the future of their marriage. While driving to celebrate Thanksgiving, Ray tries to soothe his six-year-old daughter Peri’s boredom by singing with her in the car. When Peri asks to stop to use the restroom, Joanne tells Ray to grab her a Coke, and Peri needs batteries for her device.

At the pit stop, Ray’s demons resurface. He wants to buy the Coke, coffee, alcohol to pour into the coffee, and batteries, but the store only accepts cash. He only has enough for three items, so he skips the batteries. It’s a small decision, but as the movie unfolds, you wonder if it might have mattered.

While searching the car for Peri’s compact, Peri is cornered by a dog. She calls for Ray, who sees the dog backing her toward a drop. He tries to chase the dog away, but in the process, Peri falls. Ray rushes to catch her but also falls, hitting his head hard.

He and Joanne rush Peri to the hospital, fearing she has a broken arm. Peri is taken for a CT scan, and Joanne accompanies her. Ray waits, but after some time, he asks the receptionist about them, only to be told no such people exist in the hospital. Ray is informed that he came in alone and didn’t arrive with anyone.

This sends Ray into a spiral. He calls the cops, claiming his family is being held against their will. Now, it’s his word against the hospital’s, and to make matters worse, the CCTV footage is glitchy, making it hard to track Ray’s movements.

The movie is fun to watch and incredibly intriguing. It’s one I highly recommend for anyone looking for a gripping thriller.