Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
Jealousy flares after the headmistress of an elite boarding school for girls becomes obsessed with a new student.
Cracks is a visually striking debut from Jordan Scott, with cinematography that captures the ethereal, oppressive atmosphere of the isolated boarding school with real artistry. The film benefits from Eva Green's commanding, unsettling performance as the charismatic and dangerously obsessive Miss G, which anchors the story. The plot draws effectively on themes of desire, envy, and disillusionment, though it loses its grip in the second half as the narrative becomes murkier and less focused. The ending feels rushed and somewhat unconvincing, failing to deliver on the psychological tension built earlier. Novelty is moderate — the boarding school thriller genre is well-trodden, but the feminine gaze and specific atmosphere give it a distinct enough identity.