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Written January 26, 2013
worth seeing

by tnb7770

A little hard to follow the dialog at times but a very good mystery type film with some excellant acting, particularly, as usual, Russell . He is fascinating to watch as a sleezy politician. And who doesn't like Catherine Zeta-Jones? Geez Loiuze!! She gets more beautiful every year!!!!
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Must Go!
Written January 21, 2013
Broken City

by movies82424

I loved the movie...Mark Wahlberg was perfect in his role...He always plays his part realistically...Russell Crowe was perfect as the corrupt mayor, and Catherine Zeta Jones is beautiful to watch in any role she plays. The story had many twists and turns, but the audience is captured from the beginning to the end of the movie.
Perhaps they could write a sequel to this film, with Mark Wahlberg in prison....
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Oh No!
Written February 2, 2013
Broken Movie

by Bcutrupi

Broken City is a poorly directed and written movie. They should hand you a flow chart of characters with names and what role they play. It's hard to follow the story line. Wahlberg and Crowe are good actors.but this was not their best movie by far. The rest of the cast are not up to speed with the movie. The story left gaps and the director expects the audience to follow what he is trying to convey. I wouldn't waste my time with this movie. Their were 10 people in the theatre watching this movie when I attended. Save your money and stay home.
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Written January 27, 2013
Ok movie

by colorfusion

There was not as much action as I would have liked to see. Love love love Mark in this movie. Can't wait to see him and the Rock in Pain and Gain!!
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So-so
Written January 21, 2013
Another New Yorker

by Aerospace747

This movie was really slow and boring, its the same ol same ol, beating up people, etc. It seems like all films about New York City now are just out of line and have gone astray from making the film interesting and fun to watch. Although it shows how powerful ignorant, arrogant, and hypocritical people in power eventually fall into ruins with great humiliation, embarrassment, and distress. Fiction in movies like this are a reality in the real world now a days. Theres no escape for justice, eventually the criminal will get caught. The saying goes "you can run, but you cant hide." Two great actors (Mike Whalberg, and Russell Crowe), however this movie was pointless to watch, I was having doubts about this one before watching it. Its hardly even worth watching it just once if anything at all. The best film that I know of filmed in New York, was "The Interpreter," with Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn.
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So-so
Written January 20, 2013
Broken Dreams

by Gregg Beckett

Actaully did enjoy this film, but for some reason I could not get past Russell Crowes doo????
Although I love Catherine Zeta-Jones, I think she should have had more presence on screen.
One scene that I found to be somewhat far fetched, was on the train to Montauk when Mark Walbergh and the campaign manager have their banter back and forth, I found it unbelievable since it was supposedly such a big deal when Walbergh had his high profile trial, that this guy would not have recognized him?
Quite the cast of Great Actors, just seemed like movie was produced quickly to make a quick buck.
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Written January 20, 2013
Wahlberg + crowe = great dramatic thriller!

by MoviefanLucas

I was really looking forward to broken city mainly because i'm a huge mark wahlberg fan and the trailer was really good so i am happy to say that broken city did not let me down. Now i'm not say this movie is the best dramatic thriller ever but it is above average and thats why i gave it a go. The cast is beyond amazing with the likes of mark wahlberg, russell crowe and catherine zeta-jones they're really what makes this movie above average. The direction is fine i didn't think it was mind blowing but there were some parts i really liked when it came to the direction. The characters are also good but the two that i really liked were mark wahlberg's and his kind of sidekick in the movie russell crowe was decent but nothing special. Something also worth mentioning is the music i thought it went well with the movie but it wasn't special but i think it helped the movies pace. I enjoyed broken city and i'd suggest it for an above average crime drama thriller. 8/10
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Written January 20, 2013
AWESOME MOVIE!

by leilei75

I consider myself a movieaholic and can be quite critical. I went into this movie having no idea what it was about or who was really in it, never saw a trailer. Man oh man, what an AWESOME flick! A nice political/murder thriller with lots of twists and turns. Love that kind of genre, gotta use your brain. Well scripted and acted, very entertaining. Totally blown away by this surprise gem!
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Written January 26, 2013
Good Movie

by Marberyl

This was the 1st showing and near the end the sound went out off & on for about 10 minutes but you "got the jist" by reading lips mostly - sound came back, ending was heard and the theater was very nice, issued passes for next movie we see there..........good movie
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Written February 3, 2013
Great Cast, too long...

by i_marty

THE CAST WERE GREAT, BUT IT WAS SOO LONG AND I WAS LEFT WITH WANTING MORE. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. MARK, RUSSELL AND KATHERINE WERE GREAT, THOUGH.
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Written January 20, 2013
It's a go, but not a must go

by Rambusj

I thought this was just a good movie - I think the previews really hyped it up to be better than it was but overall I enjoyed the movie. I was a little disappointed with the ending.
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Written February 2, 2013
Great Cast But Uninspired Roles.

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My husband and I just got back from watching the matinee viewing of Broken City. Though we somewhat enjoyed it while watching, I think perhaps it was because we were anticipating the movie developing into more than it was.

It is a story told a hundred times before with characters seen in countless movies. Wahlberg is a far better actor than we saw in this movie. I was unimpressed albeit mainly due to the boring character he played. Zeta-Jones' character could have been played by any actress. Neither her level of talent nor her exquisite beauty was required for her character to be adequately portrayed. Her talent was wasted. Crowe was totally unbelievable, perhaps due mostly to the ridiculous haircut his makeup artist decided was right for him. (No man with that haircut would EVER be elected mayor of ANY city. lol) Pepper. a highly underrated actor, stands alone as the only exceptional performance in the movie. Too bad he didn't have a bigger role.

Wait for the DVD.
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So-so
Written January 28, 2013
Rich Republican Mayor Corrupt

by sirbosk1

A left wing fairy tale about a rich mayor that is selling off city land to balance the budget and putting money in his pocket at the same time. Murderer blackmaled to help the mayor but it back fires.
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Written January 28, 2013
AWESOME MOVIE

by how69ie

Putting Mark Wahlberg & Russel Crowe together puts top talent into a TOP RATED
story of corruption & redemption rolled into one! You don't want to MISS this one!!!.
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Written January 22, 2013
It's entertaining and a lot less bloody than Django ! !

by gettysburg66

Not a bad action story with some surprises. Set in NYC involving the Mayor, a political rival and a pooh bah from the Police Dept along with a disgraced cop and the Mayor's wife. Great acting by Zeta-Jones one of Hollywood's true bombshells. She has the grace and class of Audrey Hepburn. Mark W and Russel Crowe deliver their normal journeyman performances. Seasoned actors.
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