Breaking & Entering
Breaking & Entering

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Breaking & Entering

2008
Movie
Adult · 18+
86 min
English

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users58%
Director: Anthony MinghellaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful landscape architect finds his personal and professional life in disarray when he becomes involved with a young woman he meets in a rough part of London. His affair and a series of burglaries at his company's sites force him to confront the complexities of love, deception, and the consequences of his actions.

Critical Reception

Breaking & Entering received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some praised the performances of the lead actors and Minghella's direction, many felt the film failed to effectively weave its various narrative threads together, leading to a muddled and emotionally distant experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances by Jude Law and Juliette Binoche.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and ultimately unsatisfying plot.

  • Noted for its visually appealing cinematography and sensitive direction.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with some appreciating the film's mature themes and performances, while others found the storyline confusing and the characters unlikable.

Fun Fact

The film marked the final directorial effort of acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Minghella, who passed away shortly after its release.

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