Shattered

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  • R
  • 1991
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 6.5  (11,250)

Shattered is a psychological thriller released in 1991, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and starring Tom Berenger, Bob Hoskins, and Greta Scacchi. It is based on the novel by Richard Neely. The movie starts with a car crash scene. Tom Berenger plays Dan Merrick, a successful businessman who wakes up from a coma after a fatal car accident that killed his wife, Judith (Greta Scacchi). He cannot remember anything about his past, not even his wife or his life. As the story unfolds, Dan starts to have flashbacks that don't add up to what he has been told, suggesting that there is more to the accident than meets the eye. He begins to investigate the accident and his past, which takes him on a dangerous journey.

Bob Hoskins plays Gus Klein, Dan's former colleague and friend, who tries to help Dan regain his memories. Gus takes Dan back to their old office building, which triggers more memories and leads them to unravel more of the mystery. Gus is a fan of detective novels and gets his quirky personality from them. He becomes obsessed with solving the case and is willing to risk everything to help Dan regain his memories.

Greta Scacchi plays Judith Merrick, Dan's wife, who was killed in the car accident. Her character is revealed in the flashbacks and becomes more prominent as the story progresses. We see her as a loving and devoted wife who supports her husband through his career and personal life.

As Dan's memories begin to return, he starts to question the people around him, including his wife, Gus, his doctors, and even himself. There are several plot twists and surprises that keep the audience guessing until the end of the movie.

The film's suspenseful music adds to the tension and drama of the story. The cinematography is well done and captures the different moods of the movie. The film also makes use of different color schemes to show the different stages of memory retrieval.

Shattered is a fast-paced and thrilling movie that keeps the audience engaged until the very end. The performances by the actors are excellent, especially Tom Berenger's, who portrays a man conflicted with his past and present. The movie has themes of deception, betrayal, love, and loyalty, which are woven into the plot to create a complex and intriguing story.

In conclusion, Shattered is a well-crafted and enthralling thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the end. The performances by the cast are top-notch, and the story is cleverly written, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. It is a movie that will stay with you long after the credits have ended.

Shattered is a 1991 mystery with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.

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  • Release Date
    1991
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (11,250)
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