Winged Creatures

Attracted by the ensemble talent on offer, together with an interesting narrative premise, Fragments looked like a safe bet. The promising opening left the viewer in little doubt that in such a horrible situation a) there but for the grace of... Full review

In an ordinary day, a deranged man has a rampage in a diner and randomly shoots the costumers. The survivors of the tragic episode are deeply affected by the shooting and have the most different reactions: the youngster Anne Hagen (Dakota... Full review

Film about the aftermath of a shooting in a diner on the lives of the survivors, including the doctor who treats some of them and who just missed being part of the tragedy. Good multi-character story doesn't quite soar like the... Full review

Profound Attractive Characteristics:Promising, Intriguing, Indie look, Whitaker,Fanning ,Pearce. Might contain slight **SPOILERS** Thoughts while watching: Uncomfortable in my old chair, thinking about the NBA match that's coming up, pausing it several times to read "photoshop for newbies guidebook" , watching "Big... Full review

This film is about how the lives of different individuals are affected by a shooting in a local café. "Winged Creatures" is not for everyone as it is a tough film to watch. Though the story is held together by an... Full review

Although the movie could have been produced much better than it actually was, the story is still a good one. The story of such a touching tragedy which has become all too common in our day, and the way people react... Full review

This appears, to me, to be a film about how people react to a horrific experience, both during but mainly afterwards. This is a very interesting topic, and has many possible angles and ideas. The film tries to deal with at... Full review

I love ensemble dramas. Especially when they have the whole "stranger's lives intertwined" thing going on. However, as much as I enjoyed this film, it is not for everyone. It is slow and heavy, but I can't find much wrong with... Full review

It's hard to be an ensemble drama in a time when the other films in this sub-genre have a very sturdy track record, with "Crash" being a Best Picture winner, "Babel" and "Traffic" being Best Picture nominees, and "Magnolia" being a... Full review

Unfortunately, the iconography and impact of the weapon also prove to be powerful characters in this mostly muddled psychological drama.....Unfortunately, "Fragments" never finds it narrative footing..... ... Full Review

Fragments , with a more experienced director and a more motivated cast, could have shown some promise.....I was surprised by Forest Whitaker's flat performance....The young actor shines in his scenes, even....Fanning, in my opinion, is a very talented actress whose ability will really be put to the test with the upcoming 2010 music biopic, The Runaways .....Fragments , while it does have fleeting glimmers of hope, is a film that never realizes its full potential..... ... Full Review

motivates Fragments , based on Roy Freirich's novel Winged Creatures (also the original title of the film)..... ... Full Review

written by Roy Freirich, based on his novel "Winged Creatures" ;....Oddly, the most successful actors are nibbling at the edges of the movie.....as the boy's father, Jackie Earle Haley gives his stoical, hard-bitten character both edge and decency..... ... Full Review

A story of tragedy and hope for our times, "Winged Creatures" is a powerful ensemble drama that explores the notion that our lives are fleeting, like birds in flight, like winged creatures. ... Full Review

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