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Breaking

PG-13 Released Aug 26, 2022 1h 43m Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for List
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When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes a bank and several of its employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the police. Based on the true story.
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Breaking struggles to effectively convey its messages, but its noble intentions are well served by John Boyega's electrifying performance.

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Breaking is hard to watch, but that's because of how effectively it depicts the broken system behind its fact-based story.

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Stephen Romei The Australian This movie is not Dog Day Afternoon but it is an honourable follower in its footsteps. Apr 3, 2023 Full Review Leslie Felperin Financial Times Abi Damaris Corbin gently hints at how common factors such as bureaucratic inefficiency, institutional racism and the US’s culture of violence all share responsibility for what unfolds. Rated: 4/5 Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Odie Henderson Boston Globe The performances by Beharie, Williams, and especially Boyega ultimately save the film. Rated: 3/4 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews It’s soft moments and great performances like these that are simply exceptional and elevated this derivative script to a great film. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) The always strong Connie Britton and Jeffrey Donovan round out a cast that is talented enough to make a bank robbery film that has been stripped down to its bare necessities as exciting as one with guns blazing. Rated: B Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Breaking showcases the powerhouse performances from John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, & of course the late but FANTASTIC Michael Kenneth Williams Jul 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Giovanni This was a very deep and much needed movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/22 Full Review RP Based on a true story movie. Eye-opening depiction of how our veterans are treated!!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/22 Full Review Arlene What makes Breaking compelling is the fact that it is based on a true story. The sad ending proves once again how inefficiently the government is run in many ways, from the VA to law enforcement. The acting is realistic and powerful all around. John Boyega deserves an Oscar nomination at the very least. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/22 Full Review Edward Thames Jr Pretty Good Movie!! I would recommend Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Terrance A D This movie deals with so many pressing issues and traumas in our present society. Great acting portrayal by Boyega...I watched this movie and The Woman King back to back today....He is award worthy and needs more challenging roles to transform into. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review marie78 Breaking was a very difficult film because it dealt with PTSD, mental illness and our countries horrible treatment of veterans. John Boyega gave an excellent portrayal of this true, yet sad story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes a bank and several of its employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the police. Based on the true story.
Director
Abi Damaris Corbin
Producer
Salman Al-Rashid, Mackenzie Fargo, Sam Frohman, Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen
Screenwriter
Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Production Co
EPIC Magazine, Salmira Productions, UpperRoom Productions, Little Lamb
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 26, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.8M
Runtime
1h 43m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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