Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Milka P — 29 Oct 2008

Liked it, Binoche especially. Tried a bit too hard to be smart maybe... but Minghella always had his way with landscapes - even King's Cross!

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Milka P on 29 Oct 2008.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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