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I don't think i've ever seen a movie gotten shit on as much as this film and i think it's so cruel and over the top. The film is fine there is far far worse out there than this. It's perfectly compotent and entertaining, yes i accept the critique that it's a rip-off of Invasion of the Bodysnatchers but that doesn't destroy the film i still enjoyed it.
Lena Headey gave a perfectly good performance. The direction was superb and beautifully shot and felt like an arthouse movie. The only thing that was a downer for the film was the ending which was so blatently obvious and if you didn't know the ending coming then you don't deserve to be watching film's, but screw that i still enjoyed the film, so quick capsule review "shitty ending but still a good movie"
I don't understand why everyone who is taken over by the mirror people understand that they are mirror people but the main character actually thinks that she is the real person and is scared of all of the others... This movie makes no sense and is not worth watching.
I really had high hopes for this film, with such a great cast and director. It didn't totally disappoint, though it wasn't exactly successful. Many of the cinematic conventions seemed to be borrowed from greats like Hitchcock, which is never a bad thing, it was wonderfully tense and dramatic, and the score was beautiful. Aside from the shower scene and dream sequence(s) I have a hard time classifying it as a horror film though, and the ending left a lot to be desired. Since it had so many positive aspects, perhaps if the plot had been better developed and the ending refined, it would have really been a great film.
Though, some parts are really scary and chilling, it was somewhat predictable and had a HORRIBLE ending. Though overall it was chilling and startling and some points and had some even CULT CLASSIC scenes. The shower scene with the Brother's girlfriend is probably one of the scariest moments I've ever seen in a movie.
The Broken is an interesting movie. Its very much a slow burn where you get lots of build up for the one grand event which is semi-pleasing. Sadly you are able to guess the ending 20 minutes into the movie. The acting is rock solid for all the actors including the lead played by Lena Headey. With Lena as the lead actress I didn't find myself yawning or being bored, even through the slow going film. The choice of no music/score for most of the movie was a effective one. The silence of the room and footsteps gave the movie an effect that a musical score couldn't accomplish. The director, Sean Ellis seems to enjoy toying with you throughout the movie. Many times you get the shots lined up with the mirror waiting for the person to show up from behind but he never does. Its fun to look for but importantly it helps keep tension throughout the film. There is little violence or gore in The Broken so for the slasher/gore fans, this movie wont deliver. The ending to Broken is disappointing since you see it coming from the beginning AND them not explaining the most imperative question about the film is a total cop-out. That being said a slow burning movie with a decent story and with zero answers? Might be worth a rental on rainy Saturday afternoon.
I just can't write a good review on this movie. I felt so bored in the movie that it sped up and I had no idea what happened. I did like the last several minutes though. I liked the concept, acting, effects, but the movie was just to slow! Now I gave it a fair rating but with more action and little less waling around London and this could have been a much better movie. It's watchable and maybe even one you might buy. But that's if you like mysteries.
This is a super creepy flick although its a knock off the Body snatcher concept. It kinda reminded me of Invasion paired with They. It's an intriguing concept. That our reflections kinda bust through mirrors kill us and take over our lives. It has a cool plot twist towards the end. the acting is strong and the film is really scary I actually had nightmares about it. good stuff, check it out.
I guess I am the only here I am confused totally....what is the purpose of theses people changing??.....Also the Abandoned" I understood but is the reason why in this movie also the Asian woman changed too so it was not only the family so again I don;t get it.
Everywhere I go, I see the same big BUT, and I have to agree with it. The Broken is pretty beautiful, visceral and interesting, with an excellent cast... but the ending makes no sense at all. Though this movie does mirror horror better than "Mirrors" did, it's possibly less horrific, and more of a mind game than that movie. The ending for both movies is practically the same, to my disbelief. I was really happy up till the last 15, and that's where The Broken officially lost me, and will lose everyone. And that is a real shame.
Though commendable in its restraint and its disciplined approach to maintaining an oppressively creepy atmosphere, Sean Ellis' sophomore effort proves unfortunately to be sorely devoid of invention. Lena Headey is reliable as always but the tremendous Richard Jenkins is insultingly wasted whilst all the other characters are one dimensional place holders. The Broken is a huge step up on every level for Ellis after the risible Cashback though, maybe when his stylistic chops are teamed with material that doesn't resemble a particularly predictable Twilight Zone episode he might even prove to be capable of something special. This barrage of style over content is regrettably not.
One of the few decent ones of this years batch is a more supernatural psychological thriller that has a great cast
but with a plot that at times becomes confusing (perhaps only to me) but does have some really good
interesting tense moments that provide a little bit more interesting entertainment than the others have. but overall
it's still not a big enough punch in my opinion to create something great, if you were a fan of one of the previous films to die
for called "The Abandoned" (which for some reason got pretty solid reviews) you might like "The Broken"
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