Fracture

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike, Embeth Davidtz, Billy Burke, Cliff Curtis
Running Time: 1h 53min

A nice chess match of a murder mystery, pitting Hopkins as an accused criminal against Gosling's young prosecutor, Fracture is sure to delight and tease your mind. Reminiscent of the exchanges that punctuated Silence of the Lambs, Hopkins delivers a cold and controlled performance, with just enough hint of madness and jealousy to keep Gosling second guessing.

Gosling, in turn, matches Hopkins step for step, both in the setting of the story, and as an up and coming actor sharing the screen with film royalty. They wear their emotions on their faces well, exhibiting each nuance of frustration, smugness, and complexity. It's such a treat to have two actors at the top of their game, that the tight script and witty dialogue is an added bonus.

Grade: B