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7.7 out of 10

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  1. BrandonU.
    Nov 2, 2005
    9
    A very well made thriller with great performaces from Kurt Russell and the late, great, J.T. Walsh.
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73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    50
    Each set piece is effectively executed, but the characters and their motivations become progressively dimmer and more confused.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Breakdown is a fine thriller, and its ending is unworthy of it.
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  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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