Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Andre T — 10 Feb 2011

I cant believe that Anthony Minghella made a such bad film ... there is no storyline no inspiration even costumes are very bad Jude Law is as usually annoying.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Andre T on 10 Feb 2011.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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