The Broken is a British movie from writer and
director Sean Ellis, that explores a mysterious chain of events, and its effect
on the McVey family. Gina McVey played by Lena Headey is the first to notice
things being off, and the narrative follow's her investigation to get to the
bottom of it. The movie is slow, and dark. There is very little dialog, with
some sequences having no verbal exchanges at all; thus putting a greater
emphasis on the acting and scenes for context, which is done effectively. The
movie is also billed as a horror flick, which is partially accurate; though
there are no obvious ghosts, gore, or sudden scares, it's about how the mood is
built, and there is a tremendous sense of eeriness. Ellis does a great job of creating a haunting
experience, while Headey puts in a powerful performance; the combination making
for a great movie experience, filled with intense suspense. While I don’t want
to give too much away, the plot bares resemblance to an episode of the Twilight
Zone with Bruce Willis, from 1985. What's really impressive is that as you
watch the movie, the premise and setting are fairly obvious, and though nothing
is explained, its laid out for the audience very plainly. There's no spoon
feeding, but it results in a rewarding experience.
My Recommendation: Watch It + (A slow,
eerie, dark thriller that truly impresses)
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