Gimly
Performances are surprisingly solid, but each and every character is one note, in a movie you've seen every aspect of in other films a dozen times before.
_Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product....
Breaking In
2018Movie88 minEnglish
Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in the countryside. The family soon gets an unwelcome surprise when four men break into the house to find hidden money. After managing to escape, Shaun must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the desperate thieves and save her captive children.
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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users51%
Director: James McTeigue•Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Plot Summary
A mother fights to protect her children when intruders break into their home. As she and her kids become trapped, she must use her wits and strength to defend them against a group of dangerous criminals.
Critical Reception
Breaking In received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the action uninspired. While some acknowledged Gabrielle Union's performance, the film was generally seen as a formulaic thriller with little originality.
What Reviewers Say
- Gabrielle Union delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to elevate the film.
- The plot is predictable and relies on tired thriller tropes.
- The action sequences lack excitement and originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while Gabrielle Union's performance was a highlight, many viewers found the film to be unoriginal and predictable, with a plot that didn't offer many surprises.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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