Breaking (2022)
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Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
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... Brian Brown-Easley
... Eli Bernard
... Estel Valerie
... Lisa Larson
... Rosa Diaz
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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#892
"892 boasts a heartbreaking, shocking story based on true events, proving that real life is so incomprehensible that viewers can no longer distinguish reality from fiction.
John Boyega offers one of his best interpretations ever, giving a genuinely transformative display packed with palpable emotion. Michael K. Williams (last performance) and Nicole Beharie are also outstanding.
Unfortunately, the one-location narrative doesn't hold enough suspense and tension to keep the audience fully captivated during the whole runtime. Even without knowing the outcome beforehand, the build-up to the predictable conclusion - beautifully executed - lacks interesting plot points and impactful character development.
Still shocking, but a viewing most people won't repeat."
Rating: C+
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Release Date:
2022-08-25
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
Breaking
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#892
"892 boasts a heartbreaking, shocking story based on true events, proving that real life is so incomprehensible that viewers can no longer distinguish reality from fiction.
John Boyega offers one of his best interpretations ever, giving a genuinely transformative display packed with palpable emotion. Michael K. Williams (last performance) and Nicole Beharie are also outstanding.
Unfortunately, the one-location narrative doesn't hold enough suspense and tension to keep the audience fully captivated during the whole runtime. Even without knowing the outcome beforehand, the build-up to the predictable conclusion - beautifully executed - lacks interesting plot points and impactful character development.
Still shocking, but a viewing most people won't repeat."
Rating: C+
Cast & Crew of
Breaking
Cast
... Brian Brown-Easley
... Eli Bernard
... Estel Valerie
... Lisa Larson
... Rosa Diaz
... Major Riddick
... Cassandra Brown-Easley
... Kiah Easley
... Chief Jack Quail
... Ken Pierce
... Tami Stackhouse
... Steve Yen
... Juanita
... Briefing Officer
... Mark Cavanaugh
... Keith James
... Hana
... 911 Julie
... 911 Wendy
... Lazy-Eyed Manager
... FBI Agent 1
... Student
... Vet
... News Anchor
... Bomb Squad Command
... FBI Agent 2
... Diana Stuart
... Bomb Tech
... Thomas
... Barricade Cop
... Trevor Easley
... Ida Jones
... Station Attendant
... Mobile Dispatcher
... Police Supervisor (uncredited)
... Veteran (uncredited)
... Veteran (uncredited)
... News Editor (uncredited)
... Paul (uncredited)
... SWAT Officer (uncredited)
... Bridget Maxwell (uncredited)
... Eric (uncredited)
Crew
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director of Photography
... Writer
... Producer
... Makeup Department Head
... Director
... Writer
... Set Decoration
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Editor
... Original Music Composer
... Production Design
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Makeup Department Head
... Set Dresser
... Art Direction
... Other
... First Assistant Director
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