There’s much more happening in “Shattered” on the margins, with quirky supporting performances by Ash Santos as Sky’s frazzled roommate (and occasional lover) Lisa and John Malkovich as the ladies’ sleazy, opportunistic landlord. Krug brings a lot of verve to Sky, but her spiky energy isn’t matched by Monaghan’s Chris, who as written is more of a generic rich drip. After Chris has an accident that lands him in a wheelchair, Sky becomes his live-in nurse - earning his trust for reasons that may not be so noble. Lilly Krug gets a juicy femme fatale role as Sky, a mysterious seductress who claims to be a former model as she worms her way into the life of Chris ( Cameron Monaghan), a reclusive, recently divorced tech mogul. Prieto and Loughery do make an effort, as does their cast. But while “Shattered” director Luis Prieto and screenwriter David Loughery get the surface details right, they fail to deliver what made the likes of “Fatal Attraction” and “Single White Female” so memorable: unforgettable characters in stories crackling with contemporary relevance. The new thriller “Shattered” is meant to be a throwback to the heyday of R-rated and unrated 1990s genre pictures - the era when movies aimed at adults promised healthy helpings of sex and violence mixed into twisty, pulpy plots. Because moviegoing carries risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials. The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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