Movie spotlight
Breakers
Tells the story of a thirteen-year-old boy's summer day on the beaches of New York. Adventures and misadventures with friends, lunch with her mother and her new boyfriend, and the unexpected meeting with an older girl. Through all this we want to reconstruct the point of view of the protagonist and the difficult emotions that are felt at his age.
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Plot Summary
A group of Vietnam veterans, disillusioned and struggling to reintegrate into society, resort to extreme measures when their financial struggles become unbearable. They orchestrate a series of daring heists, but their actions attract the attention of both law enforcement and the criminal underworld.
Critical Reception
Breakers (1983) was a modest action film that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its generic plot and uninspired direction, though some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors within the confines of the script. Audiences found it to be a forgettable entry in the action genre of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Panned for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.
Criticized for its unremarkable action sequences and uneven pacing.
Seen as a forgettable and formulaic crime thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Breakers are scarce, but available commentary suggests it is viewed as a low-budget, unremarkable action film from the era, with little to distinguish it from other similar offerings.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, California.
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