Breaking Point
Breaking Point

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Breaking Point

2012
Movie
110 min
Slovenian

Marko lives a quiet life with his mother Tina and younger sister Nina. In addition to studying medicine, he works as a paramedic and is on duty at the medical center most of the time. When it seems that another night shift will pass without events, a car with a wounded person is brought to the entrance towards the end of the working day. Marko takes care of the wounded man together with his girlfriend Nataša to the best of his ability. Despite severe pressure, they succeed.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: David MorletGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, now working as a debt collector, is drawn into a dangerous underworld when his daughter is kidnapped. He must race against time, confronting ruthless criminals and navigating treacherous alliances to bring her home safely.

Critical Reception

Breaking Point (also known as 'The Cold Hit') received a mixed reception from critics, with praise often directed at Tom Hardy's performance but criticism leveled at the film's predictable plot and derivative action sequences. Audience reactions were similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tom Hardy delivers a strong, physical performance as the conflicted protagonist.

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action choreography.

  • While serviceable as a genre flick, it fails to offer anything particularly fresh.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Breaking Point are scarce and largely unarticulated, with no clear consensus on specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Despite Tom Hardy's prominent role and the film's thriller genre, 'Breaking Point' garnered very little attention or awards consideration upon its release.

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