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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have never been the biggest fan of gore, blood and films where the centre of it was purely watching a person being tortured. In no way do I faint at the sight of blood, but most "horror/thriller" films, mainly dominated by the American film industry, seem to think that: Blood + Scattered body Parts = A decent horror flick.
Also most actors used for them are ones who use stereotypical reactions, such as screaming hysterically and waving their hands about. In this light, I respect "Fragile" for trying to break the mold and presenting something new. However many other important contributing factors makes this film fall short of expectations.
The story takes place in the Isle of Wight, in a Children's Ward Hospital. A string of unusual occurrences are taking place when children start being deported to other hospitals. Noises are heard from the abandoned 2nd floor and children's bones are breaking when no accident has occurred. A nurse decides to take leave to figure it all out, her replacement, Amy, takes over the night shift when she becomes weary of the mysterious presence too...
If you are more into the obvious kind of fright, such as gruesome scenes and `jumping out of the unknown', this isn't the movie for you, as all the suspense elements are handled subtly and build up as the film progresses. There are quite a few unexpected twists (a welcome edition to the horror genre) and the story progress at a natural speed, rather than rushing through to the 'scary' parts and losing interest from it's audience.
I like the fact that this is a British made movie, even though the main character is American, most UK based films I've see are romance (such as Love Actually).
There are a few flaws, mainly involved with the ending that made this film fail to make a decent impression. One incident involving one of the characters dying, her thigh is punctured with a small metal pole amongst the rubble in the hospital; within a few minutes she is hanging onto her life by a small thread. If she was stabbed in the liver/stomach, or had her throat scrapped I would understand why she might not survive since major arteries are in those areas aa you can bleed internally as well as externally. However in the movie she was shown to be merely bleeding lightly, trickling mostly, I did not find it believable and found the portrayal too dramatic.
Also a usual element of kissing was involved towards the end that not only looked awkward but felt strange watching it. I won't go into detail who was involved as it will spoil the ending, and the kiss wasn't meant to be a sexual thing, however the characters involved, the meaning behind it - although original - was odd and uncomfortable.
If your goal in life is to watch every horror/thriller film out there or are looking for something out of the ordinary, give this a go. Don't expect it to be a oscar-winning performance but it's worth a hire and the time.
Also most actors used for them are ones who use stereotypical reactions, such as screaming hysterically and waving their hands about. In this light, I respect "Fragile" for trying to break the mold and presenting something new. However many other important contributing factors makes this film fall short of expectations.
The story takes place in the Isle of Wight, in a Children's Ward Hospital. A string of unusual occurrences are taking place when children start being deported to other hospitals. Noises are heard from the abandoned 2nd floor and children's bones are breaking when no accident has occurred. A nurse decides to take leave to figure it all out, her replacement, Amy, takes over the night shift when she becomes weary of the mysterious presence too...
If you are more into the obvious kind of fright, such as gruesome scenes and `jumping out of the unknown', this isn't the movie for you, as all the suspense elements are handled subtly and build up as the film progresses. There are quite a few unexpected twists (a welcome edition to the horror genre) and the story progress at a natural speed, rather than rushing through to the 'scary' parts and losing interest from it's audience.
I like the fact that this is a British made movie, even though the main character is American, most UK based films I've see are romance (such as Love Actually).
There are a few flaws, mainly involved with the ending that made this film fail to make a decent impression. One incident involving one of the characters dying, her thigh is punctured with a small metal pole amongst the rubble in the hospital; within a few minutes she is hanging onto her life by a small thread. If she was stabbed in the liver/stomach, or had her throat scrapped I would understand why she might not survive since major arteries are in those areas aa you can bleed internally as well as externally. However in the movie she was shown to be merely bleeding lightly, trickling mostly, I did not find it believable and found the portrayal too dramatic.
Also a usual element of kissing was involved towards the end that not only looked awkward but felt strange watching it. I won't go into detail who was involved as it will spoil the ending, and the kiss wasn't meant to be a sexual thing, however the characters involved, the meaning behind it - although original - was odd and uncomfortable.
If your goal in life is to watch every horror/thriller film out there or are looking for something out of the ordinary, give this a go. Don't expect it to be a oscar-winning performance but it's worth a hire and the time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Isle Of Wight.When night nurse Susan leaves the soon to be closed Mercy Falls Children's Hospital due to illness, she is replaced by Amy Nicholls(Calista Flockhart). There are only eight children left on the ward, the others having been transfered to the Island's main hospital, St James's. Amy soon bonds with a young orphan girl Maggie, who informs her new carer that a 'mechanical girl' called Charlotte is visiting the ward at night. Soon, as the hour of the hospital's closure nears, strange things start to happen at Mercy Falls with children experiencing mysterious fractures, and strange noises being heard at night. Amy decides to find out just who Charlotte is, if she exists at all and what she discovers puts both herself and her charges in terrible danger.....
This superlative supernatural horror is another triumph for Spanish director Jaume Balagueró. Having already made the highly underrated Lovecraftian horror Darkness, and bravely adapting the psychological horror of Ramsey Campbell to the screen with Los sin nombre, an interesting if ultimately flawed production. Balaguero's version of Campbell's The Nameless was in fact his first full length feature. Fragile, a U.K/Spanish co-production was made before Balagueró directed the masterful [Rec] and its sequel.
Fragile succeeds despite being a very slight tale. This is partly due to Balagueró's great visual flair and partly because Fragile tells its story so very well. Okay, the creaky old Hospital with its mysterious abandoned second floor is hardly a unique setting for a ghost story, but it proves very effective as the director provides the audience with some great set pieces and subtle shocks. For example, when Amy investigates the abandoned Second Floor, what starts off as a routine journey soon turns into a real tour-de-force of delcious chills. The two old spiritualist sisters remind one of the mediums in Roeg's Dont Look Now, imparting both advice and warnings to the inquisitive Amy, and the film ends on a quite beautiful note, very satisfying and necessary. It is lovely to see a good, old fashioned ghost story with well rounded characters an a real story to tell.
Despite casting an American star in the lead role, Balagueró relies heavily on a cast that mainly consists of British character actors. None dissapoint,as every performance was extremely well judged.
Having only just turned forty, it is exciting to think what Balagueró could bring to the horror genre in the next few decades, as his output so far has been so rewarding. As for Fragile, it's a real triumph, and essential viewing for those who miss the subtle horrors of films such as Night Of The Demon, The Innocents and other great tales of terror. A fantastic viewing experience. 5 out of 5
This superlative supernatural horror is another triumph for Spanish director Jaume Balagueró. Having already made the highly underrated Lovecraftian horror Darkness, and bravely adapting the psychological horror of Ramsey Campbell to the screen with Los sin nombre, an interesting if ultimately flawed production. Balaguero's version of Campbell's The Nameless was in fact his first full length feature. Fragile, a U.K/Spanish co-production was made before Balagueró directed the masterful [Rec] and its sequel.
Fragile succeeds despite being a very slight tale. This is partly due to Balagueró's great visual flair and partly because Fragile tells its story so very well. Okay, the creaky old Hospital with its mysterious abandoned second floor is hardly a unique setting for a ghost story, but it proves very effective as the director provides the audience with some great set pieces and subtle shocks. For example, when Amy investigates the abandoned Second Floor, what starts off as a routine journey soon turns into a real tour-de-force of delcious chills. The two old spiritualist sisters remind one of the mediums in Roeg's Dont Look Now, imparting both advice and warnings to the inquisitive Amy, and the film ends on a quite beautiful note, very satisfying and necessary. It is lovely to see a good, old fashioned ghost story with well rounded characters an a real story to tell.
Despite casting an American star in the lead role, Balagueró relies heavily on a cast that mainly consists of British character actors. None dissapoint,as every performance was extremely well judged.
Having only just turned forty, it is exciting to think what Balagueró could bring to the horror genre in the next few decades, as his output so far has been so rewarding. As for Fragile, it's a real triumph, and essential viewing for those who miss the subtle horrors of films such as Night Of The Demon, The Innocents and other great tales of terror. A fantastic viewing experience. 5 out of 5
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Visually, this film is oozing with atmosphere - old, abandoned hospital wards, sweeping, isolated moors in the pouring rain - and through its visuals, it does do a good job of keeping up the tension. Which is no mean feat, as it's quite unusual as a horror movie - almost too gentle, a bit like a cross between an mild evening made-for-TV two-parter and a serious horror film. This jarrs, but that in itself isn't such a bad thing - it tends to heighten the disturbing undertones of the storyline. There's something 'not right' about it all, and even the direction adds to that sense.
Some things are quite unexpected - outbreaks of rage, sudden, unexplained death and injury - which almost seem out of place at times, amidst the ambling storyline. Again, this has an interesting effect, leaving the viewer feeling quite unsettled after a while.
As a story it's quite well constructed - although it is unusually executed, it won't disappoint as a spooky night's viewing!
Some things are quite unexpected - outbreaks of rage, sudden, unexplained death and injury - which almost seem out of place at times, amidst the ambling storyline. Again, this has an interesting effect, leaving the viewer feeling quite unsettled after a while.
As a story it's quite well constructed - although it is unusually executed, it won't disappoint as a spooky night's viewing!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Creepy
This is one of my favourites.A truly creepy film,set in an old hospital on the Isle of White.I bought this by chance and was very glad i did ,it does not disappoint. Read more
Published 2 months ago by miss marple
A rather gothic ghost story
Calista Flockhart does a great job playing Amy, a night nurse starting a new job at a childrens' hospital. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Camilla Macaulay
Creepy
This film, set in the Isle of Wight, stars a well known american actress and has some genuine moments of creepiness and fear. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sam
Really Good film
i bought this film on the off chance that it looked good and i was not disappointed. i found myself gripped to the tv, brilliant acting and one hell of a twist at the end
Published 17 months ago by adamw91
Brilliantly eerie
I live on the isle of Wight and really only bought it to see where they filmed it, however I was really sucked into the story and thought it was shot very well, there's a real... Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. J. Colledge
i always 'spook' the truth in reviews :o)
I really liked this movie. It gave me the chills & hit on every basic fear humans have. It's creepy, genuinely! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Polyhymnia63
Good Film But Distracted By U.S. Star
Have no fear, I'm not going to give much away as to the plot, but I think it's a good film, with plenty of suspense and a sparing approach to full-on horror. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Chris M.
Loved it!
This is a great film, makes you think rather than jump, but very creepy and well worth a watch (or two)!
Published 23 months ago by RubyRedFox
Creepy Ghost Story
Amy, an American nurse with a somewhat troubled past travels to The Isle of Wight to help care for sick children in a creepy hospital ward during the last stages of an eviction to... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Dismal Angel
horror in the hospital
wow what an awesome film. I bought this with a feeling that it would impress and it's done just that. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2008 by Ms. F. I. Macdonald
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