Breaking And Entering (2006) 7/10

Starring : Jude Law, Juliette Binoche, Robin Wright Penn, Martin Freeman, Rafi Gavron, Ray Winstone
Director : Anthony Minghella
Running Time : 114mins

Following a number of break-ins at his place of work in King's Cross, young architect Will Francis (Law) follows one of the criminals responsible back to their home, but instead of reporting the crime he starts an elicit relationship with the boys mother, a Bosnian refugee named Amira (Binoche).

I was surprised that I enjoyed this movie. Despite a rather basic plotline, this was filled with characters who felt real – though perhaps a little exaggerated – and made for good viewing. The ending felt a bit too Hollywood for this kind of movie, but I think I can forgive it for that.

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