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73 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Starring: J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, Kurt Russell
  • Summary: Jeff Taylor (Russell) and his wife Amy (Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife's not there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy -- before it's too late! (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    Bucking the lava tide of computer special effects gushing out of Hollywood this season, the makers of Breakdown use old-fashioned ingenuity -- plus a compelling star, a fast- paced mystery and a deadpan villain -- to come up with a sizzler.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    There are echoes of Stephen Spielberg's "Duel," as well as "Roadgames," "The Hitcher" and "The Hills Have Eyes," but director/cowriter Mostow isn't interested in hommages: He's just looking to crank up the suspense (not the in your face action, thank heavens), bit by miserable bit, and does a very nice job of it.
  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    Breakdown is the latest in a seemingly endless traffic jam of thrillers that opens strong but finishes abominably.

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  1. BrandonU.
    9
    A very well made thriller with great performaces from Kurt Russell and the late, great, J.T. Walsh.
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