ZAinab Raza

A legit Mean Girls knock-off. The storyline is overused and dry. The cringe writing makes it seem as if it is trying too hard to be woke but any talk about patriarchy and feminism is essentially baseless and seems planted into the dialogues to label these piece as a netflix woke piece. However, the composure of the film is excellent. The costumes may be tacky and unrealistic, but they add to a good visual. The scenery and perfect choices of music are what made me give it a two-star rating. (Spoiler) Moreover, the plot twist about Eleanor’s real intention was slightly surprising but did not give that elating feeling because of how the main duo’s friendship started off on a weird edge - just seemed like Eleanor kept wanting to be friends with Drea for some reason. Overrall, not worth watching, rather have watched a classic like mean girls over this.

If your looking to watch a mind boggling movie that keeps you second-guessing until the end, then look no further than Fractured. Though many critics claim that the ending can be rendered predictable, I think otherwise. As a first time watcher, I can assure you that the end will remain unpredictable because it is only when you look back rationally on the movie, do you end up noticing the stream of oddities in Ray’s story. The suspense and thrill of the movie keeps you swept up on the mystery of the film which is not solved until the end. [Spoilers ahead] Looking back on the movie now, some oddities in the nature of interaction between Joanne and Ray are present- that hint towards the diversion between reality and Ray’s perception of reality. The pain on Joanne’s lower back neck showcased a nice motion that lead to her demise. Such a distinction is more clearly evident once the psychiatrist, Jacobs, interferes. Making rational sense of Ray’s perception and taking the officers to the pit. Seeing Peri’s blood in there made me second guess any predictions I had made against the hospital. Even so, the ending was not one that had crossed my mind! I was actually mad at the whole hospital staff through out the movie and the ending made me finally see them as the logical beings. [Spoilers end] Even if you don’t find the movie plot appealing, I recommend this as one that’s worth the watch on the night your just looking for a little thrill.