“Cracks” is Jordan Scott’s atmospheric drama, based on Sheila Kohler’s novel of the same name. The film "Cracks" in Russian was first shown in the cinema on September 11, 2009. Movies will appeal to fans of stories about teenage girls who have fallen under the influence of the cruel world of unbalanced adults. The unique charm of the picture perfectly conveys the trailer for the film "Cracks", which, although it reflects the atmosphere, but does not spoil, moreover it does not provide a clue to what happened.
Plot
The events of the film unfold in the 30s at the English boarding school for girls. In the center of the plot are six girlfriends who idolize teacher Miss G. performed by the charming Eva Green. One of the students named Dai has a special love for her. Miss G, having a very feminist views, teaches girls to reveal their talents and inner world, following their feelings and impulses. In her amazing stories, she tells students about her past, full of exciting adventures and exciting travels.
Life in a boarding house proceeds as it should, until a new pupil from Spain, the beautiful Fiamma, is on his doorstep. Despite health problems, Fiamma has an innate grace and charm. She traveled a lot and knows fascinating stories no less than Miss G. Even her asthma makes her special among other girls. Dai is very jealous of the new student for her beloved teacher and for the other girls who, with bated breath, listen to her amazing stories.
Missing relations with the new student and Miss Ji herself. First, Fiamma discovers that she stole letters from her parcel. Secondly, she catches the teacher in a lie, because one of her fascinating stories turns out to be the plot of the novel that Fiamma read. Despite all the attempts of the newcomer to explain to the girls that they were being deceived, no one wants to listen to this, because everyone is so reverent to the teacher and her stories.
Miss G makes an attempt to make friends with Fiamma, but does not succeed. The wayward Spanish woman does not want to be with liars. Over time, the teacher realizes that Fiamma sees through her, which causes extreme irritation in her, which she begins to pluck on her pupils.
The first to notice something amiss is Dai. But her love for the teacher makes her consider Fiamma guilty of all troubles. Having conspired with the rest of the girls, she makes the new girl run away from the boarding school. After a short time, the police returns the fugitive, because in a foreign country she simply has nowhere to go. Fiamma’s big heart makes her understand that girls are only victims of manipulations and are not guilty of anything, and she even manages to make friends with them.
For Miss G, this is the last straw. She is afraid that now her lies will be revealed, and everyone will find out that she has never been abroad and did not have the dizzying novels she was talking about. She, like other girls, was brought up in this boarding school, then began to work there. And all her stories are only her own dreams, which with her stories she tried unsuccessfully to turn into reality. Naive pupils believed her, and Fiamma, who really traveled and loved, destroyed everything with her appearance.
Then Miss G thinks through the reprisal. Girls have a night party. The teacher waits for them to get drunk and takes the helpless Fiamma to her room. Dai is watching all this, but even now he cannot believe in the viciousness of his idol, accusing the Spaniard of what happened. Fiamma, in turn, is shocked by violence and accusations. At this time, Miss Ji encourages the girls to “teach a lesson” to a naughty girl who beat Fiammu in a crowd. She begins an attack, the girls run for help, only Dai remains with her. Realizing her mistake, she tries to help, but then Miss Ji appears, who sends Dai out for help. The teacher lets Fiamma die, Let her see it, and finally, she comes to the realization of all the horror happening around.
The girl talks about what happened to her friends, they go to Miss G. and declare that they no longer want to be her pupils. Dai even reports about the murder of the headmistress, but she does not want to make a fuss, take out the dirty linen in public. Miss G is sent on a forced vacation, where she remains alone with herself, which is very painful. The shocked Dai escapes from the boarding school and sets off to meet adventures in a new unexplored world that Fiamma saw and spoke about.
Actors of the movie "Cracks"
Young and talented actresses are chosen with particular care. The trio of Eva Green, June Temple and Maria Valverde is perfectly inscribed in the surroundings of the picture.
Reviews for the movie "Cracks"
As with all paintings of this genre, the opinions of the audience about the film were divided. Reviews for the movie "Cracks" are very controversial. Their main part is made up of positive assessments. Many argue that they began to watch the film only thanks to the stated in the cast of Eve Green. The percentage of positive reviews for the movie "Cracks" is a clear indicator that it is required to watch.
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"Cunning in full glory" ...
It is with these words that one of the reviews about the movie "Cracks" begins. The author of these words fully reflects the character of the main character and the essence of the film as a whole.