Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Rainer F — 28 Dec 2007

Fairly average movie but worth watching on a wet Sunday!

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Rainer F on 28 Dec 2007.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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