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The Broken (2007) Reviews

The Broken (2007)
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A woman is thrust into a world where everything is subtly unfamiliar in this edgy thriller from writer and director Sean Ellis. Gina McVay (Lena Headey) is a radiologist who is enjoying dinner one evening with her family and her boyfriend Stefan (Melvil Poupaud) when a mirror shatters for no apparent reason. After a few moments, no one thinks much of it, but the next day Gina is leaving work and she sees something even more troubling -- a woman who looks just like her, driving a car identical to her own. Curious, Gina sneaks into the doppelganger's apartment and sees a photo of herself and her father in the hallway. Seriously rattled, Gina runs out and drives away, only to get in an accident that lands her in the hospital. After she's released, Gina asks Stefan if she can stay with him, but while he looks the same, his personality and behavior are quite different from the way she remembers him, and she begins having vivid nightmares which become all the more terrifying when the same horrific images begin popping up in her waking hours. The Broken received its American premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Lena Headey, Ulrich Thomsen, (more)
Director(s):
Sean Ellis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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(113 member reviews)  

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Tamara M.

Good Film, a little slow but well done. Reminded me of Invasion of the body snatchers.

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Marcus O.

If you're looking for action then this is not the movie for you. But if you actually enjoy a more cerebral experience in suspense then it's worth the watch. Many of the views expressed about the Invasion of the Body Snatchers are correct. It starts off a bit slow but picks up nicely. Again, if you're looking for action and CGI SFX then you don't want this movie. The very last scene of the movie was real unsettling and had a touch of terrible foreboding. It makes you wonder if things are just beginning.

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Steve M.

Interesting movie. Very little action. The concept was more like invasion of body snatchers from mirror universe. Still you watch the movie hoping for something to happen. Best part was the shower scene. Both funny and spooky at the same time. I never thought you could kill anyone that way.

Yes   |   No


Scott W.

It's a version of "body snatchers" but with mirrors. Not low budget, and there's T&A of Lena.

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Pamela W.

I am sorry I wasted 2 hours on this. Save yourself; dont bother with this one. It has no redeeming qualities.

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Linda H.

I watched it twice and I still don't really get it. No real clear plot. I thought I missed something. very slow moving. Don't bother.

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Christy P.

This wsa one of the worst movies I've ever seen! I usually will sit through a movie and give it the benefit of the doubt. This was so bad I had to bail after 15 minutes.

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Patricia W.

Not a movie I would recommend. I didn't really understand most of it, jumped around a lot and didn't make much sense.

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Janet P.

WORST movie ever! So boring and hard to follow that I gave up after 45 minutes.

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Lisa P.

received this by mistake. Could not finish it. Wasted one movie....

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    Tamara M.

    Good Film, a little slow but well done. Reminded me of Invasion of the body snatchers.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Marcus O.

    If you're looking for action then this is not the movie for you. But if you actually enjoy a more cerebral experience in suspense then it's worth the watch. Many of the views expressed about the Invasion of the Body Snatchers are correct. It starts off a bit slow but picks up nicely. Again, if you're looking for action and CGI SFX then you don't want this movie. The very last scene of the movie was real unsettling and had a touch of terrible foreboding. It makes you wonder if things are just beginning.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Steve M.

    Interesting movie. Very little action. The concept was more like invasion of body snatchers from mirror universe. Still you watch the movie hoping for something to happen. Best part was the shower scene. Both funny and spooky at the same time. I never thought you could kill anyone that way.

    Yes   |   No

     
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