Review of Breakdown (1997) by Pele L — 14 Jun 2006

Well written, directed and acted thriller. Tense, with great bad guys you really want to see get their comeuppance.

This review of Breakdown (1997) was written by Pele L on 14 Jun 2006.

Breakdown has generally received positive reviews.

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