Rufus Norris directs Broken, which Mark O’Rowe adapted from Daniel Clay’s novel. The film features Tim Roth, Eloise Laurence, Robert Emms, Rory Kinnear, Faye Daveney and Cillian Murphy, with music by Electric Wave Bureau and cinematography by Rob Hardy. Norris, known for his work in theatre and opera, makes his feature film debut with a clever portrayal of British bleakness mixed with understanding humor. The story unfolds in North London, largely focusing on a young girl called Skunk! She sees something disturbing happen in her neighborhood, which then causes the lives of those who live there to develop along predictable paths. There’s a lot happening regarding subject matter; observations about life's challenges from both a child’s and a parent’s perspective are very well acted by everyone involved. It would have been simple to overdo the melodrama or present it as if it were ripped directly from a British tabloid, but instead it is handled with an authentic sense of reality, which is aided by the setting—a typical-looking residential cul de sac that makes everything feel believable. Of course, what’s behind a neighbor's door isn't always pleasant. The interwoven ideas of violence, sickness, sadness, loss – essentially, life’s difficulties – are unsettling, but they are carefully balanced with displays of affection and charm, whether it’s love for one's children or the innocence of youth—first crushes, silliness, naivete, curiosity, etc. This film touches the heart in many ways. Norris and his team also have a distinctive style of filming and scoring, effectively placing viewers within the story’s different scenes. The final section feels somewhat rushed, as it really could benefit from being longer. However, this is just a minor complaint and doesn't detract from what is an affecting, amusing, and skillfully made look at British life. Even if the bold conclusion has caused disagreement among audiences. 9/10

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