Review of Breakdown (1997) by Susan Stark for Detroit News — 01 Jan 2000

A classic summer movie that has smarts plus sizzle.

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This review of Breakdown (1997) was written by Susan Stark and published by Detroit News on 01 Jan 2000.

Breakdown has generally received positive reviews.

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