Review of Breaking and Entering (2006) by Aaron P — 26 Nov 2007

There's just not enough in this movie to make it very good.

This review of Breaking and Entering (2006) was written by Aaron P on 26 Nov 2007.

Breaking and Entering has generally received mixed reviews.

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