Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Tara G — 17 Sep 2010

Intense film - great actors - great performaces. This was a slepper film I fell across. Well worth seeing.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Tara G on 17 Sep 2010.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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Its a really sad story done well. my eyes swelled several times…

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