Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Brett S — 13 Jan 2008

Good movie, apart from the fact that his wife ISN'T Swedish. Gotta work those details! haha :P.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Brett S on 13 Jan 2008.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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