Breakout
Breakout

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Breakout

2007
Movie
97 min
German

A film about kids with little else to offer apart from a well honed body, an overabundance of hormones and a high from their last line. Teenagers Nia and Pulpo hang out at the disco where Nia has sex with a girl he meets there, Foxy. On the way home, Nia and Pulpo are attacked by Spirit, Foxy’s ex. Pulpo is badly beaten up but the police intervene, and Nia ends up in a youth detention centre. He makes plans to escape in order to wreck revenge on Spirit, an eye for an eye, and part of his plan includes meeting Nicole, an attractive young lawyer.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this gritty crime drama, Jack Kincaid, a former special forces operative, is serving a lengthy prison sentence for a crime he claims he didn't commit. His world is turned upside down when he learns that his estranged daughter is in grave danger and needs his help. Jack must orchestrate a daring escape from prison and go on the run, facing both the authorities and the dangerous individuals who are after his daughter.

Critical Reception

Breakout received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and underdeveloped. While some performances were noted, the film as a whole was often criticized for its generic action sequences and lack of originality within the crime thriller genre. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the action elements while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a clichéd plot and uninspired direction.

  • Performances are serviceable but fail to elevate the weak material.

  • Action sequences are present but lack impact and excitement.

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Fun Fact

Despite its cast including actors who would later achieve significant fame like Tom Hardy, 'Breakout' (also known as 'The Bunker' or 'Wrecked') did not gain widespread critical attention or major awards.

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