Breakdown
It could happen to you.
All roads lead to excitement with Kurt Russel in Breakdown, the non-stop thrill ride that's "a movie of nerve-frying intensity...Kurt Russell's best performance yet" (Rex Reed, New York Observer). Jeff Taylor (Russel) and his wife Amy (Kathleen 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 (J.T. 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 to late!
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Breakdown - djfunkybob
Would having your vehicle break down on a desolate highway be your worst nightmare? In this film, your worst nightmare comes true in spades. The movie’s success hinges on the reality of the situation. At first, you are frightened as local hicks terrorize Russell & Quinlan during their cross-country road trip by playing plausible mind games and leaving them uncertain of who to trust. However, I found myself less wrapped-up as the story progresses and Russell begins to take control by inconceivably taking on the villainous heavy, successfully maneuvering through a speeding semi’s undercarriage, and dangling from a bridge warding off certain death. The bad guys are all pure evil – a must for suspense flicks like this one.In the middle of a desert - tlefrancois
Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and Amy Taylor (Kathleen Quinlan) are a couple who are moving to San Diego.Their car breaks down in a desert.Amy goes along with a truck driver to call some help from the diner.But she never comes back.Jeff drives all around the desert looking for his wife and he asks some people for his wife, but everybody says they haven't seen her.What has happened to Amy?Watch the movie and find out.Breakdown is totally worth checking out.Kurt Russell's performance is amazing and the other actors are great too. Breakdown is a thrilling action thriller, that keeps the suspense on every second of the movie.Hidden Gem -- Not for everyone - SqueakyChair
Chillingly believable bad guys.
More serial killer reality than most "Hollywood Inventions"
Genuine horror -- not a gore-fest but real-life horror
More suspense from non-action than most action suspense generates in other films.
I am sad to see so many negative reviews for this film. Some might call it a "B" Movie because the lead actor is a "B" Movie actor. It is if you only consider Russell's acting acumen. In short I do not think you will be disappointed if you rent this for a late night watch with your favourite girl tucked up under your arm gasping and digging her fingers into your leg at all the implied and actual suspense.
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Breakdown - djfunkybob
Would having your vehicle break down on a desolate highway be your worst nightmare? In this film, your worst nightmare comes true in spades. The movie’s success hinges on the reality of the situation. At first, you are frightened as local hicks terrorize ...In the middle of a desert - tlefrancois
Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and Amy Taylor (Kathleen Quinlan) are a couple who are moving to San Diego.Their car breaks down in a desert.Amy goes along with a truck driver to call some help from the diner.But she never comes back.Jeff drives all around the ...Hidden Gem -- Not for everyone - SqueakyChair
Chillingly believable bad guys.
More serial killer reality than most "Hollywood Inventions"
Genuine horror -- not a gore-fest but real-life horror
More suspense from non-action than most action suspense generates in other films.
I am sad to see ...