Review of Breakdown (1997) by Nicholas W — 20 Nov 2007

Big J.T. Walsh fan (r.i.p.) Mediocre movie though.

This review of Breakdown (1997) was written by Nicholas W on 20 Nov 2007.

Breakdown has generally received positive reviews.

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