Breathless
A young man here is dreaming his future. He needs to do whatever task lying in front of him as to earn his living, yet he is running fast to dream and to love. Whenever he is sprinting, he is so full of energy that he forgets about his poverty and his dark family background. The world might jeer at him but he does not care. She is rather special. She is very well aware of her charms and is highly self defiant. The most unfamiliar word to her is "failure" because she has never faced failure in her life since the world was always on her side. She conquered whatever she intended and she dumped whatever she thought unnecessary. However, she just cannot deny the love that is to determine her destiny. She is like an open hearted prairie, young and gleaming. They love each other and the love changes both of their lives; they run towards the uneasy future.
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Plot Summary
A small-time Texas con artist, Jesse, attempts to rob a drug dealer, but the plan goes awry, leading to a killing. Fleeing the scene, Jesse encounters a troubled young woman, Monica, and they embark on a dangerous road trip across the country. Their journey is fraught with paranoia, escalating violence, and a desperate attempt to escape their past and the consequences of their actions.
Critical Reception
Breathless received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances of Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn, many found the film's plot predictable and its attempts at gritty realism to be unconvincing. The pacing and the overall execution were frequently cited as weaknesses, leaving audiences and critics divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Ethan Hawke delivers a committed performance as a desperate criminal on the run.
- The film struggles with a derivative plot and a lack of originality.
- Scott Glenn's supporting role is a notable highlight, but not enough to save the film.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a gritty but ultimately unsatisfying crime drama. While some appreciated the intense performances and the dark atmosphere, many felt the story was predictable and failed to offer anything new to the genre. The film's violent nature and bleak outlook were also points of contention.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1983 French film 'À bout de souffle', which was itself a remake of Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 film of the same name.
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