Review of Breakdown (1997) by Paul S — 07 Nov 2007

Even when Kurt Russell plays the helpless everyday guy forced to be a man, he's still cooler than you.

This review of Breakdown (1997) was written by Paul S on 07 Nov 2007.

Breakdown has generally received positive reviews.

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