i be quite surprise at how much i enjoy watch this film a i hear many positive critical review before go into it so i have high expectation to begin with . however i be not let down one bit since fracture more than hold it own . it contain a very simple plot structure but also offer a very original take on a different type of court case . while it might not be possible in real life and it work magic on the big screen and transform into an excellent film almost within the first few minute . even though sir anthony hopkins play a role almost exactly identical to that of his previous hannibal lecter and it be still great to see him back in this form because that what i always think he be best at represent the maniacal genius . although i will admit he do have an incredible range . he do not add anything new to his character that we haven not see him do before and yet i still love watch him whenever he be on the screen . the big shock for me be ryan gosling . i know he be a good actor and that he have be in some great movie but this be his best performance by far . he just calmly waltz into each scene and be able to hold his own against the veteran hopkins . gosling natural ability be simply breathtaking with how much of it he be bless with . any doubt of him i have before be now officially throw out the window . the rest of the ensemble be at least adequate and the only one who i be a little disappointed in be billy burke since he do not seem completely convince . there be somewhat of a twist wait for the viewer at the final showdown and what i love about it be it wasn not throw in there for no reason . it actually go with the story and which be what suppose to happen but hasn not lately in numerous other case . it would not throw you for a complete loop but rather tie up some loose end that have me scratch my head up until then . while there element of the legal proceeding that be completely hollywoodized and could in no way happen in real life and i do not seem to mind at all and be actually glad they do that . this be most likely because it flow with the story and offer a fresh perspective . fracture will be one of those small cinematic feat that go overlook and prematurely fade into oblivion but for those that do get to see it you would not be disappoint . you may not agree with some part and might even spot some dead on plot flaw and but if you can overlook that and instead focus on the film a a whole you be in for a treat . the courtroom drama be suspenseful and be present just a it should be . the quip take from both side be clever and offer some well time comic relief . the love story while not necessarily essential do not take anything away from the other part either . job well do to mostly everyone on this production and this be a tightly wrought law thriller that be no chip off the old block by any mean .