Review of Breakdown (1997) by Stevie K — 11 Oct 2008

Extremely intense to the very end. Kurt Russell rules.

This review of Breakdown (1997) was written by Stevie K on 11 Oct 2008.

Breakdown has generally received positive reviews.

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