This sounded like (from the movie description) it would be a pretty good psychological thriller. A plus for me was that it had Eric Roberts whom I usually like in movies. It also had Gary Busey, who plays an excellent bad guy, so I was quite interested to see him explore his light side.I almost got to 15 minutes in. I had to turn it off, the acting was really atrocious, even from Eric Roberts and Gary Busey. I was surprised to say the least. I was so embarrassed for all of the actors. I don't know if it was the script, the directing or whether it was just bad acting...?Such a shame.... I was looking forward to seeing a good thriller. Sadly, I was disappointed.My advice to you? Don't bother.... there are better things you can do with your time.

Overall, Fractured had an amazing premise. However, I would have liked to see the protagonist hold more traits from the other 3 women characters – since all are facets of herself…The story contained a few plot holes…it seemed as though the movie was cut severely from it's original time code, probably to serve a distributer, producer etc. I would like to see it in it's initial state. I thought the characters of May, Gina, Barbara and Dr. Ballard were great. May seemed highly distraught throughout & wasn't overacting, Gina constructed a wonderful antagonist (I wouldn't allow that women in my house), Barbara was beautifully creepy and Eric was excellent - all suspended my disbelief. This director has a Hitchcock vibe. He's an autuer in the making. I'd like to see him really push this tone full force in his next thriller films - even though this strays from what is currently popular...

I beg to differ with the previous reviewer. My feeling from the very outset of viewing this psychological thriller was that I had better keep my intellect sharp throughout the film as the plot twists and turns were plentiful and not obvious. I feel that the lead actress who plays May, Athena, does a powerful job of keeping us on the edge of our seats with her intense and quite convincing psychological pain. To be in a situation where you would not be believed about your observations about a person in power (Eric Roberts) would cause intense angst ; which she clearly showed. This is definitely a movie that intelligent and emotionally evolved individuals would appreciate. To be able to "keep present" with the pain and obvious "detachment from self" that the main character was going through takes both mental and emotional stamina. As Mirabai Starr, the author of The Dark NIght of the Soul would say to May -" step around the poisonous vipers that slither at your feet, attempting to throw you off your course. Be bold. Be humble. ... Ask no permission from the authorities. Slip away." from The Interior Castle by Mirabai Starr. Unfortunately, May was unable to "slip away". The Doctor, played by Eric Roberts certainly convinced me that he was a devious, sick psychiatrist using and abusing his authority to get into the minds of his helpless victims and even attempt to pin murders on them in their vulnerable states. It actually brings forward a very important issue in society today; the abuse of Doctors in positions of power. People like May go to Doctors to get help and assume these Doctors are ethical. It's obviously not always the case. After all, there are always "jackals" out there. In conclusion, this movie really made me think. I thought the directing was excellent, I was totally convinced of the sick nature of the Doctor played by Eric Roberts and Athena was a very convincing vulnerable psychiatric patient. As a former English Professor, I would love to have my students view this thriller to see if they can untangle the multiple levels of plots and talk about the need for more checks and balances in mental health professionals.

Lets first look at story. A complex piece that has all elements to entertain the viewer. The reason, it is layered with subplots and subtexts that keep you thinking. Secondly, the acting: yes this is an indie film - all the better. The actors maintain a nuanced and non linear performance. The leads carry the film and entertain the audience. The genre: for a psychological thriller, the difference in this one than any I have seen is that it is NOT JUST A THRILLER! This separates it from the rest. It has a romantic element. And it is well established. And it gives the film a different feel. This makes me like the film more. The ending, very ending that is, leaves you suspended to think. That makes the film INTELLIGENT. For the above, and a lover of true indie films, this film is a 8/10 for me.