Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Corina F — 29 Jan 2009

Refreshing to see a sensitive and gentle movie among all the big hu-ha drama...

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Corina F on 29 Jan 2009.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mark S (2,772) on 14 Jan 2013

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