Comments on: Shattered (Butterfly on a Wheel)

By: Sara F.

Sara F. — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:59:32 +0000

I think this was the first Gerard movie that I saw, at least the first in which I paid attention to Gerard and his performance, you know, I was firstly conscious that Gerard existed although he didn’t conquer my heart yet…(I don’t know if that makes any sense, sorry) but it was a first step…
But, actually, this wasn’t the first Gerard’s film that I saw, I got really surprised when i first revised his filmography and I realized that he plaid Dracula! cos I remembered had watched that films years ago… but I had no idea! I like when this kind of things happen
About the movie itself, I remember I was watching at it with my mother, and I couldn’t watch it till the end, and then my mother told me: ” you have to watch it! it’s really good, it has a surprising ending that I’d never expected!” and so I did, and of course, I LOVED IT! I think is one of the most dramatics roles of Gerard, and I have to say that I don’t understand why people who nominate for awards don’t recognize his great job, and I’m saying that because of the trailer on the top, have you seen it? ” golden globe nominee, Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello, and… Gerard Butler” and just at that moment you can see Gerard paying a very dramatic scene in a magisterial way, and… personally, I don’t like Pierce Brosnan at all, I think he can’t express anything! and the woman, I don’t even know her, but I think she’s good actress.
Anyway (I don’t thing anyone’s going to read this, sorry I didn’t mean to extend so much… but) what do you think?

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:27:14 +0000

I recently rented this – and then bought it for the permanent collection. Neil has become my favorite Gerry performance with this multi-dimensional character. Great plot & the surprises! I literally jumped off of my couch screaming at the tv once I understood. And the best ending I’ve seen in a long while. Kudos to all 3 principal cast members. I think this film should have be an award winner. Can it be re-released????

By: dawn lavender

dawn lavender — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:37:06 +0000

i saw this movie before i fell in love with geradr’s films.
he is always poignant, compassionate & georgeous.
great in roles of the heart or action.
best new actor to date.

By: kim

kim — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:08 +0000

Amazing movie!!! Super twists and full of complete surprises throughout!! All 3 actors were terrific especially Gerry!!!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:28:00 +0000

I have to say I’m like alot of the reviewers in a way. Like CJ I watched with my husband who doesn’t think at all in those terms. “Cheating and jealousy are wasted emotions”! So, I can usually figure out a movie especially where there is a cheating spouse plot. Not so much with this one. We had both figured she (Abby) had something going on, either in with Tom or something else. I can’t believe this wasn’t shown on the big screen nation wide!!! I would have easily spent the $$$ this was one of those movies Gerry does almost effortlessly. I was constantly trying to guess Toms next move. My two teen boys watched with mixed emotion. (They get tired of hearing how great Gerry is from the females in our family). They wanted him to kick Toms arse and get some answers from the begining. Called him a wuss! Then when the cheating was exposed they were even more angry with him. “Why would you cheat if it didn’t mean anything?” “Why would you risk your families happiness for a fling?” They are almost 14 and almost 18 and the thought of cheating to them is the worst betrayal of family that they can imagin. Which also makes me afraid as a parent with the state of marriage today. I tend to agree with them why cheat? Why not just move on? I felt sooo much for Abby in the end! Angry, yes! And even that she’d gone a bit mad! But, the way she expresses her anger in the end was almost as heartbreaking. The loss, abandonment, and self doubt that his cheating put her through for months…I can’t say I blame her! Or Tom!!! If he had only come clean after all they’d be put through? Would it really have changed her mind? Or was she SO broken down that she couldn’t forgive him regardless? I don’t know. If she went through such an elaborate ruse and then said,”well you’ve confessed I forgive you” I would have lost my empathy for her. Because then it would just be pure revenge! Not that she wanted him to feel what she’d be through