Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Lady D — 07 Jun 2008

Entertaining and different, a love triangle with unusual circumstances. An easy laid back watch.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Lady D on 07 Jun 2008.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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