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Fracture

Name: Fracture
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Released: 2007
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2007

Director

Gregory Hoblit

Runtime

113 minutes

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Fracture is a tightly focused psychological duel that emphasizes intellectual strategy over broad social themes. The film centers on a single, male-dominated narrative that questions the nature of truth but does not engage with diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fracture have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strict assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no depictions of non-binary gender identities or queer stories.

How does Fracture portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-centric battle of wits. The female character mainly serves as a plot device rather than having her own independent role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fracture?

Limited

Casting is predominantly homogeneous, adhering to traditional Western thriller conventions. The main characters lack significant racial diversity or ethnic backgrounds.

How does Fracture represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques the infallibility of Western legal systems through a postmodern perspective. However, this serves the suspense genre rather than a broader socio-political agenda.

Does Fracture include disability representation?

Minimal

Medical and psychiatric settings serve as backdrops for psychological tension. Neurodivergent characters are not given meaningful roles within the story.

Present on Screen

Successfully challenges the idea of objective truth through a postmodern perspective.
Provides a sophisticated critique of the perceived infallibility of Western legal systems.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.
Depends on a traditional gender hierarchy where female characters have limited independence.
Features a homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
Uses medical and psychiatric settings as mere backdrops rather than offering meaningful disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.

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