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Breaking Point (2009)

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Average Rating: 2.7/10
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A disgraced criminal defense attorney uncovers evidence of corruption within the police department while attempting a career comeback in this crime drama from director Jeff Celentano (Under the Hula Moon, Say It in Russian). Before his career was sidelined by drug addiction and a family tragedy, Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger) defended some of the worst criminals in the city. These days he's sober and determined to get his career back on track. When Luisi catches wind of a sordid, well-publicized

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Jeff Celentano

Written By: Vince Campanella

In Theaters: Dec 4, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Jan 12, 2010

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Overwrought indie crime drama.

February 2, 2010 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Cliff Doerksen

Chicago Reader

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Overplotted and underwhelming.

December 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Justin Chang

Variety

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From its generic title to its overly familiar plot line to its B-list cast, Breaking Point has the feel of a late-night entry on Cinemax, which no doubt will be its fate sooner rather than later.

December 4, 2009 Comment

Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

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Both visually and emotionally ugly from start to finish, this empty crime thriller doesn't have a moment that's genuinely worth watching.

December 4, 2009 Full Review Source: New York Daily News

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

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After a particularly brutal, attention-grabbing start, Breaking Point quickly devolves into a flavorless stew of murder, corruption, blackmail and baby tossing.

December 4, 2009 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

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There isn't any clich� that writer Vincent Campanella and director Jeff Celentano don't treat with stoic reverence.

December 2, 2009 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Tim Grierson

Village Voice

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The whole production feels like a rejected Law & Order spec script writ (slightly) larger.

December 2, 2009 Full Review Source: Time Out New York

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Stephen Garrett

Time Out New York

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Pretty decent courtroom/crime drama with two underrated stoic actors....Tom Berenger and Armand Assante, both of whom give nice performances in their respective roles as the obvious goodie and baddie, I don't think I need to say who was who. This kind of plot and film has been done many times before and allot better

November 17, 2010