Fragments (2008)
"Winged Creatures" (original title)

A group of strangers form a unique relationship with each other after surviving a random shooting at a Los Angeles diner.

Director:

Rowan Woods

Writer:

Roy Freirich

Stars:

Kate Beckinsale, Forest Whitaker, Guy Pearce

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Beckinsale	...	Carla Davenport
Forest Whitaker	...	Charlie Archenault
Guy Pearce	...	Dr. Bruce Laraby
Dakota Fanning	...	Anne Hagen
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Doris Hagen
Embeth Davidtz	...	Joan Laraby
Troy Garity	...	Ron Abler
Josh Hutcherson	...	Jimmy Jaspersen
Jackie Earle Haley	...	Bob Jaspersen
Robin Weigert	...	Lydia Jasperson
Jennifer Hudson	...	Kathy Hammet
Tim Guinee	...	Aaron Hagen
Marty Maguire	...	Gunman
Hayley McFarland	...	Lori Carline
James Le Gros	...	Dr. Dan Howland (as James LeGros)

Storyline

In an ordinary day, a deranged man has a rampage in a diner and randomly shoots the customers. The survivors of the tragic episode are deeply affected by the shooting and have the most different reactions: the youngster, Anne Hagen, becomes popular at school telling her version of the shooting; her friend Jimmy Jaspersen becomes mute and closes himself to the outer world; the waitress Carla Davenport neglects her baby and has several vulgar relationships with men; Dr. Bruce Laraby loses his self-confidence and tries an experimental treatment to the migraine of his wife; and the compulsive gambler Charlie Archenault believes that he is lucky in the game and gambles all his money but he has a jinx.

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Plot Keywords:

random shooting | brother sister relationship | post traumatic stress | based on novel

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Taglines:

You have to lose your way to find it.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent content, sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 2009 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

Fragments

Filming Locations:

Altadena, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Peace Arch Entertainment Group, RGM Entertainment, Artina Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Rowan Woods was rumored to have said that Dakota Fanning was difficult to work with and to have claimed he ended up cutting many of her scenes. The director released a statement denying these rumors.

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Quotes

Bob Jaspersen: You tell 'em I say fuck 'em. They think they got all the God damn answers. Fuck 'em. C'mon, fuck 'em. Gimme one, c'mon. Fuck 'em. It's all good, it's why we're here. Chopper don't gotta think about it. Chopper don't gotta talk about it. Just gotta fly. Above it all, just gotta fly.

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Soundtracks

"California"
Written by Trace Cyrus, Blake Healy, Mason Musso and Anthony Improgo
Performed by Metro Station
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

User Reviews

Long and Slow

The acting was fine but the story was just not that good. This movie just seemed odd. All of the characters have their own story, yet as a whole it is unrealistic - too many unlikely reactions to an event happening at once. I can see that one or two people would loose it a little after going through a traumatic event, but all of the people involved going crazy in their own way just seems overdone. I was bored and wondering how long the movie was, and was shocked to find out it was only an hour and a half long because it felt like it went on forever. I hate to be so negative because I think the actors did the best job they could have given that the story just drug on. I probably wouldn't recommend this movie... regardless of the title they give it!