The Shattering (2021) User Reviews

Very amateurish

[proartdirector · 1/10 · 26 September 2021]

The rating of 7.5 when I saw the movie is not consistent with those generally accepted on IMDB. I realized early on in the movie that it was inflated. It's very slow-paced and the scenes do not transition well. Acting is amateurish and the overall flow does not work well.

Sleepytime station

[carpur · 1/10 · 3 October 2021]

If you are unable to fall asleep one night, then watch this movie. It will put you out like a light.

Fake reviews

[DomsDad · 1/10 · 24 September 2021]

I am so tired of fake reviews from people who worked on the movie. Really this is just awful.

Just plain "awful"

[c_quicker · 1/10 · 27 August 2021]

Don't waste your time with this dreck. It's absolutely horrible. Even if you have an hour and a half to kill, look for something else. You've been warned!

Very emotional and even depressing

[ntb-81012 · 9/10 · 2 October 2021]

Women can truly relate to the story. It is definitely not for everyone. The movie will make you think...

Stellar performances

[baccaruda1 · 7/10 · 3 September 2021]

This well-done indie features solid acting, especially from Marisa Harba, portraying a wife and mother teetering on the edge of sanity. The other two actors (Timothy Ryan Cole and Charlotte Beckett) also do a fine job. Cinematography and direction were also good. The story is told out of sequence, which kept me on my toes, trying to figure out exactly what was Harba's reality and what was not. This one will keep you guessing. The ending could have gone in a few directions, and it certainly didn't finish the way I thought it would. Overall, a pretty good psychological drama.

I Have this A 2 Because...

[Mehki_Girl · 2/10 · 17 October 2021]

I watched Halloween Kills last night and it so so god awful it was a 1. So I'm being generous today.

I'm 20 minutes into this badly acted and boring film and I'm, well, bored. If that was the intent, then kudos to everyone.

Based on the fake 8 stars and above reviews that wasn't the intent. A lot of screen time is going to the worst "actress" ever. I'm talking, go back to waitressing bad, bad, bad acting.

You don't know what the heck is going on and you just don't care enough to find out.

Sorry guys. Next time get a better actress (and actor) to carry your film.

Trust the reviews 4 stars and below.

A Tense Psychological Thriller

[sims-06958 · 10/10 · 7 November 2021]

An excellent film, the plot turned out to be extremely interesting. The script, direction and acting were central to this film. I like the way emotions are manifested. I would definitely recommend this!

Bad film

[lindaspiano · 1/10 · 2 November 2021]

I.am a huge fan of thrillers, but it was most poorly acted by the woman, I had to force myself to finish it thinking surely it would get better. My suggestion is do not waste your time. It does not get better.

Painful

[toratti218 · 1/10 · 1 November 2021]

Idk why I pick these. It has no storyline, no point. 1 setting. It needs to be lit on fire and forgotten. I could have hit myself in the head with a tack hammer and been more entertained.

Just A Silly Mental Breakdown Movie About A Couple

[wandernn1-81-683274 · 2/10 · 22 October 2021]

So at the beginning some moaning and groaning what was that supposed to mean? Bad start. -1 Star

Woman under sheet obviously upset guy isnt responding to her tap tap tapping on him. So what we have here so far is a woman that's horny and wants attention and a guy that isn't handling that very well.

Oh and I just noticed we have one of those two title movies? The Shattering on Amazon and Morok on IMDB. -1 Star for that

And we got her doing stuff around the house but I notice she doesn't act like she's alone, she acts like someone is there with a camera. Towel on covering everything, etc. I hate that.

Okay and the end, was just silliness after all that. -1 STar, 2/10.

Wow... and not a good wow...

[rach-rl · 1/10 · 27 March 2022]

Let me preface this by saying I hate giving bad reviews, but this needs to be said to help who are about to make the same mistake I did. Seriously, don't waste your time on this movie. All these 9 and 10 star reviews make no sense, either they're paid to write excellent reviews or are on some seriously mind-altering drugs.

The movie is extremely slow, has no plot, and doesn't flow well at all. It constantly jumps back and forth in time without notice, so most of the time it's near impossible to know when a scene is supposed to be the present or a memory of some time in the past. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Charlotte Beckett, who plays Monica, is pretty hot. That's literally the only good thing about this movie, but she only appears a handful of times. Other than her being a bit of eye candy, this movie is a complete dumpster fire.

Also, what's with the movie having one name on Amazon (The Shattering) and a completely different name (Morok) here? The only time I've seen that before is when a movie or show has been translated from another language, which isn't the case here.

Can't look away

[laliquerojas · 1/10 · 2 November 2021]

The art direction and set design did not support the wealthy woman narrative at all. Film location in an open air natural light would have been more effective.

The hospital scenes were filmed in a random office building circa 1970s. They should have been scrapped.

This film is best comparable to The Room's "You are tearing me apart Lisa!!"

Wait for it!!!

[skinnyrie · 9/10 · 1 November 2021]

This emotional rollercoaster had me glued. Usually I start working as soon as Tubi plays the next movie then the next, but seriously I had to stop and watch. For me that's means it deserves my evening if it can Catch me off guard. Indy all around Well done film!!!

PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA

[wolverinexfitxmma · 3/10 · 30 May 2024]

Relatable to parents who lost their child at birth / miscarriages.

It's a damaging picture of a mother who has gone through so much pain from one reality to another, and can't accept the new reality.

I felt sorry for the husband having to go through this with her and her not accepting it. I will admit no one can tell anyone to get over it and accept a loss as deep as a loss of a child.

I've experienced my fair share of losses but discerning from one reality were you are anticipating this new life to another one of a great loss. Your mind and spirit and mind go completely numb. I would be like her. Her mind went in so many directions it wasn't funny.

It was a good indie picture. Definitely one to watch and ad to a indie picture contest.

Her mom must've passed away, and she kept her phone.

Call from the mortuary about money must've been a sign.

Excellent film

[theofanousantonis · 9/10 · 3 October 2021]

A really outstanding psychological thriller. The plot was captivating.

The Shattering

[artistgp · 9/10 · 16 September 2021]

This was a nicely done psychological thriller. I'm a fan of mind-benders so this was right up my alley. Kudos to the indie team. It's not easy to pull one of these off without a big budget, but they did a great job. I enjoyed the lead and will keep an eye out for her. Really looking forward to what they come up with next.

A Tense Psychological Thriller

[JGReviews · 9/10 · 2 September 2021]

The Shattering is a tense indie thriller and its film festival awards attest to its quality. One of the film's leads is Timothy Ryan Cole, who I actually worked with many moons ago and you may remember from several of those Geico commercials where he's playing guitar. It's great to see him doing well, and I have to say that he and the other actors do a really good job and drive this psychological film. Definitely an indie worth checking out.

Highly Recommended

[adrianjettleon · 10/10 · 11 September 2021]

True independent films can be an acquired taste but The Shattering was a welcome surprise. This film was beautifully conceived and executed and, in my opinion, would be right at home playing alongside other thrillers such as Fatal Attraction. It is intelligently written and the director wisely chose to tell the story in a modest and subdued manner which gave the subtly unsettling aspects of the story room to creep in slowly. It is perfectly cast. I particularly enjoyed the lead actors playing the wife and husband. They had chemistry and hit the emotional beats of each scene perfectly. The production design, sound and cinematography hit their notes just right and I particularly enjoyed the contrast of high key cinematography and dark subject material. Highly recommend!

Emotional Twister

[MovieJunkies01 · 10/10 · 1 November 2021]

This movie pulled me right in. It really is a mind bender. I made sure to watch every second of it. I love how the emotions were brought out. The writing, directing and acting was on point in this film. I saw other reviews and thought" how could they not love this?!". I did! I was pulled into the story and it's twisted. The twist and emotion make it worth the watch.

Well acted

[hawk_goodman · 8/10 · 6 September 2021]

This film is very well paced and well acted even though there are only three main actors. Most films like this can't keep the audience interested but The Shattering should keep your attention.

I really liked the movie, the exciting plot

[serzhdanshin · 10/10 · 17 November 2021]

I really liked the movie, the exciting plot, the sound and video quality is excellent!

I watched it twice, and the first time I was deeply attracted to the plot, which the director skillfully developed. But after watching it for the second time, a new level of horror slowly rose in your mind, immersed in the inner world of the main character.

The smashing is a overwork indie thriller and its celluloid commemoration presents bear witness to to its quality.

[dber-29932 · 10/10 · 10 November 2021]

The smashing is a overwork indie thriller and its celluloid commemoration presents bear witness to to its quality. Individual of the film's show the way is grass Ryan Cole, who I in reality worked with severals moons since and you hawthorn have memories from many of those Geico commercials where he's playacting guitar. It's considerables to contemplate him doing well, and I chalk up to break silence that he and the over-the-counter actors do a in reality first-class employment and operate this intellectual film. Unquestionably an indie expenditure checking out.

Great acting

[quatroeng · 9/10 · 2 October 2021]

I would totally disagree with comments about bad acting! I find the performances very accurate and believable.

I really enjoy it

[marinaeromina · 9/10 · 13 October 2021]

It was a really nice film. The plot was extremely interesting. For a small budget movie I couldn't expect something more. The director did an excellent job.