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The Broken

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
11K
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Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for The Brøken, directed by Sean Ellis.
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After seeing herself drive down the street, Radiologist Gina McVey unravels a mystery centered around a broken mirror.After seeing herself drive down the street, Radiologist Gina McVey unravels a mystery centered around a broken mirror.After seeing herself drive down the street, Radiologist Gina McVey unravels a mystery centered around a broken mirror.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
11K
YOUR RATING
    • Sean Ellis
    • Sean Ellis
  • Stars
    • Lena Headey
    • Ulrich Thomsen
    • Melvil Poupaud
    • Sean Ellis
    • Sean Ellis
  • Stars
    • Lena Headey
    • Ulrich Thomsen
    • Melvil Poupaud
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
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    The Brøken: Trailer
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    Richard Jenkins in The Broken (2008)
    Michelle Duncan in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
    Richard Jenkins in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
    The Broken (2008)
    Melvil Poupaud in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
    Melvil Poupaud in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)
    Lena Headey in The Broken (2008)

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    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Gina McVey
    Ulrich Thomsen
    Ulrich Thomsen
    • Dr. Robert Zachman
    Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud
    • Stefan Chambers
    Michelle Duncan
    Michelle Duncan
    • Kate Coleman
    Asier Newman
    Asier Newman
    • Daniel McVey
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • John McVey
    Daren Elliott Holmes
    • Simon the Garage Manager
    Howard Ward
    • Jim
    Damian O'Hare
    Damian O'Hare
    • Anthony
    Dennis Banks
    Dennis Banks
    • Doorman
    In-Sook Chappell
    • Crash Nurse
    Peta Longstaff
    • A&E Team
    Ziad Alyan
    • A&E Team
    Lucy Bingham
    • A&E Team
    Marie Flood
    • A&E Team
    Jessica Stratton
    • A&E Team
    William Armstrong
    • Dr. Kenric
    Kubrick Ellis
    • Ginger the Dog
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      • Sean Ellis
      • Sean Ellis
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    • Trivia
      The inventive spelling of the title reads somewhat silly in Norwegian and Danish since the Ø in broken is a letter in the alphabet in these languages and sounds like the "u" in "burden". In addition "brøken" is the Norwegian and Danish word meaning "the fraction".
    • Goofs
      When talking about the case of Situs Inversus, she says "It's not uncommon... but it is rare."
    • Quotes

      [Kate and Gina are kneeling down to sweep up the large mirror that suddenly broke during dinner while the men of the family stand by and watch them]

      Kate Coleman: [Quietly to Gina] I guess that's seven years back luck then.

      Gina McVey: [mischievously whispering] I thought it was seven years bad sex.

      Kate Coleman: No, I've already had that.

      Daniel McVey: Oi, I heard that.

      Kate Coleman: [smiling up at her husband] Baby, that was before I met you.

      [John, Gina and Kate's father, is apparently oblivious to the entire by-play that's occurred and preoccupied by the broken mirror]

      John McVey: Do you think we can fix it?

    • Crazy credits
      If the music played during the first half of the closing credits sounds a bit off, that's because it's being played backwards.
    • Alternate versions
      Lionsgate released the DVD in North American with a cropped 1.78:1 ratio. This means approx 24 percent of the original composition is missing. The DVD release in European was in its original cinematic ratio of 2.35:1. Same cropping goes for the Scandinavian DVD and Blu-ray releases by Atlantic Film.
    • Soundtracks
      At Last
      Music by Harry Warren
      Lyrics by Mack Gordon
      Performed by Etta James
      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews107

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    7/10
    Beautifully done --
    While 'The Broken' doesn't cover any new ground, it is still very well-made, well-acted and effective. Lena Headey and the cast are flawless. The lighting, color and photography of the film are stylish and attractive. The symbolism and foreshadowing are well-handled. I'm surprised that it hasn't been better-received. It is an 'art film', which might not be to the taste of those who like gory horror flicks, but for those who like creativity and chilling subtlety it is more than satisfying.

    'The Broken' is for those who like 'The Orphanage', 'Dark Water', 'House of Voices', and the original 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'.
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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2008 (France)
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Gaumont (France)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Greenford Studios, 5-11 Taunton Road, Metropolitan Centre, Greenford, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • Left Turn Films
      • Gaumont International
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    • 1 hour 33 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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