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May 2, 1997 · “Breakdown” is taut, skillful and surgically effective, the story of a man who finds himself trapped in a surrealistic nightmare. The story’s setup is more entertaining than the payoff; as Hitchcock observed, suspense plays better than action. But the film delivers–right up until a final moment I’ll get to later.
Breakdown was released on May 2, 1997 by Paramount Pictures, and is one of the final films featuring J. T. Walsh to be released in his lifetime. It received positive reviews and gained a strong cult following.
"The movie kind of runs out of steam in the final third" Breakdown was great in how it kept the movie fresh right up to the end. THe final third with the farmhouse was great.
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Commentators: Jonathan Mostow (director, co-writer), Kurt Russell (actor, legend) 1. Mostow considers Dino De Laurentiisto be “old school” in that he was a hands on, involved producer. “What I loved about Dino is that he loved movies,” adds Russell. “He really cared.” 2. The film originally opened with a dialogue sequence between Jeff (Russell) and...
“This is an interesting time to be able to sit down and watch a movie on the big screen.” “I’m looking at my wardrobe choices, and the guy doesn’t belong there.” “It’s about as far from Snake Plissken as you can get.” “Every studio passed on it.” “There’s some crazy shit about to happen.” “There goes the sequel.”
Real talk? Breakdownis still a tight, thrilling, banger of a movie. Russell is the beating heart of it, but the cast is aces across the board. A deference towards practical effects and stunts means there’s a tangible feel to the car chases and other action beats. it’s just a fantastic ride from beginning to end. The commentary track once again sees...
Jun 11, 2022 · It seems “Breakdown,’ even once it ends, never loosens its agonizing hold on us. Kurt Russell's Breakdown gained sleeper status during its 1997 theatrical run. Seen today, it's a near-perfect thrill ride.
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Breakdown: Directed by Jonathan Mostow. With Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey. A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.
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His "Breakdown" is a tough, vigorous exercise in pure action, shot with throwback expertise and, most refreshingly, without special effects. Set in the realm of classic cowboy scenery, it...
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