Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Eoghan H — 08 Feb 2012

Good movie, not great, kinda slow but funny at times.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Eoghan H on 08 Feb 2012.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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