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Shattered [VHS]

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This is a fantastic suspense thriller, rich in Hitchcock influence and filled with numerous twists and turns. It is by far the best mystery in recent years. Tom Berenger is a recovering amnesiac who has survived a near-fatal car crash with his wife, Greta Scacchi. After undergoing successful reconstructive face surgery, Berenger tries to piece his life together to recall his identity. The partner of a high-powered San Francisco architectural firm, Berenger begins to feel out of place when he can't seem to remember his old designs or his friends. One by one, those closest to him secretly tell him contradictory details about his life and his marriage. In some accounts, he treated his wife badly, while in others he was a good husband. Although the stories don't add up, Berenger is certain of one fact - his wife recently cheated on him with a shadowy man named Jack Stanton while the couple and their friends were vacationing in Mexico. With the help of a private investigator, played by Bob Hoskins, Berenger discovers that Stanton is still alive and that his accident may have actually been an orchestrated attempt against his life. Torn between who to believe, his instincts and his paranoia, Berenger delves deeper into his past only to find a stunning and shocking conclusion - that either himself or someone close to him has killed in the past... and must inevitably kill again to protect a dark and terrifying secret.

Great Wolfgang Petersen mystery! When Tom Berenger awakes from a bad car accident he finds he can not remember much. He begins to see flashbacks and his conversations with others help him to realize who he really was and who was murdered. This is one of the better movies I have seen Berenger in and I enjoyed it. Good supporting cast, music, and sets. Well worth owning on DVD. If you like this be sure to catch Tom in "Shoot To Kill" which will also be out on DVD soon and in "Sniper".

SHATTERED is Wolfgang Petersen doing Brian DePalma doing Alfred Hitchcock and as a mystery/thriller, it has some intriguing moments. Tom Berenger stars as David Merrick, a wealthy businessman who is in a horrible car crash, needs plastic surgery and has amnesia to boot. Greta Scacchi is his devoted wife who tries to nurse him back to health and help him remember his past. Bob Hoskins shines as a pet store owner/private investigator who also tries to piece the puzzle together. All is not as it seems though; is Scacchi trying to kill her husband? Is she having an affair with a handsome stranger? Is Corbin Bernsen wearing a toupee?
The movie keeps your interest and although the twist at the end is fairly obvious, it does keep you guessing.

This is a excellent film for those who love intrigue. I personally thought the level of suspense and suprise was generally unequalled in modern day film. In my opinion it was well cast and directed. Great performances by Berenger and Hoskins. A Hitchcock it's not, but if that's your bag, I think you'll be pleased.

this movie has lots of suspense and intrigue!!buy it or rent whatever you do be sure to check out this movie from the director of" air force one "and "in the line of fire". In this movie a man has a auto accident and is trying to put back together the pieces of his life. He hirs Robert(guy from Roger Rabbit) to help him. The ending is a surpise so I will not ruin for those have seen it!!It's a great suspese movie with a few erotic scenes thowrn in for good taste!!

Product arrived exactly as described and within a few days of placing my order. Enjoyed the movie. Very involved plot but all made sense at the end. Highly recommend this seller, smooth transaction, would purchase from this vendor again.

This movie is really great. The first time that I watched it, it blew me away. I had to watch it again immediately. If you like mystery shows, you should buy this one!

Excellent movie - if you like mysteries with a twist you will love this movie.

Rich San Francisco architect Dan Merrick and his wife Judith are in a terrible auto accident. While Judith is thrown clear and relatively unscathed, Dan rides the car down to the bottom of the cliff and is very lucky to be alive. His face is severely damaged and he is in a deep coma. When Dan recovers consciousness, he suffers from severe amnesia about his identity and undergoes repeated plastic surgery on his face. This surgery is successful and he recovers with few physical scars. All through Dan's ordeal, Judith is by his side, offering love, encouragement and knowledge about his past.
However, as Dan begins to have flashes of insight into his past, inconsistencies begin to appear. There is evidence of adultery, contradictions about the manner of the accident and hints that nothing was as it appears to him. When Dan encounters private investigator Gus Klein and talks with him, some clues appear and he learns that he himself may have been a very bad guy.
While we were watching the movie, my wife Kathy and I conversed about who were the "bad guys." As clues were revealed, we altered our opinions, as even the innocent characters seem to have a tone of wildness to them. There is a stunning revelation that neither of us suspected; it suddenly made it all come together. As is the case in the best mysteries, the solution is a logical conclusion from the clues yet is completely unanticipated.

I found this movie to be very suspencful with a surprise ending. I've enjoyed watching this movie several times