Broken City Review

Broken City

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Director: Allen Hughes
Genre: Action, Thriller
Running Time: 109 minutes

Synopsis: When disgraced copy turned private detective Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is hired by NYC's mayor (Russell Crowe) to tail his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones), he uncovers a city-wide conspiracy of corruption, sex, and murder. With his life threatened at every turn, Billy finds himself faced with an impossible choice, which could have disastrous repercussions for his career and family.

Verdict: Filled with deceit, action and conviction Broken City takes audiences on a thrilling journey of suspense.

Broken City presents a high-class cast full of solidly credible characters especially Mark Wahlberg as Billy Taggart who is taken on a scheming adventure of corruption and murder whilst only hoping for redemption. Russell Crowe provides the strong portray of the NYC Mayor whilst his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has her respected icy yet, secretive edge.

Cleverly intriguing cinematography makes for unexpectedly different and enthralling Broken City; the film for those looking for a different unlawful cinematic experience.
Rating: ***
-Brooke Hunter

Broken City Release Date: March 7th, 2013