Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Brooke B — 07 Jan 2008

Peculiar film. felt like it was reaching for something grteat and fell short. But the acting was especially good, which made it that much more disappointing.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Brooke B on 07 Jan 2008.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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