Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Monika M — 24 Jul 2008

First part of the film was good fun and entertaining - the second part was plain boring...!!

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Monika M on 24 Jul 2008.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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