When it comes to the movie Breach, viewers and reviewers all talk about the same thing—Chris Cooper, and his impressive acting performance.
Based on a true story, this film tells of a man working to become an FBI agent (a.k.a. Eric O'Neill), and his assignment to spy on an agent named Robert Hanssen. O’Neill is originally told that Hanssen is under investigation because of certain sexual habits, but later finds out that this 25-year-long employee has been a traitor for the past 22 years, naming names and leaking information to the Soviet Union. O’Neill finds it difficult to spy on Hanssen, especially at the start of his assignment, as the two of them begin to bond and it seems unlikely that a guy like Hanssen could be involved in this. Turns out he was not only involved, but was responsible for the greatest security breach in the history of the United States.
Although Breach is categorized as a Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller, don’t be fooled. It is a genuinely well-made film with some very good acting, and it’s not just all shooting and car-chases as so many Mystery/Thrillers are. It has depth and complexity, focusing on the truths and untruths involved in any and all relationships. And on top of it all, it reminds us that things are seldom what they seem.
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Nailed it! Glad you liked the movie by the sound of it, MC. You probably know I'm a huge fan of Cooper and his performance in this movie was right on the money. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY liked this movie, and it's too bad the advertising for the film TOTALLY missed the point. People walked out of the showing I was in, and I blame it all on the trailers for the flick that billed it as a "non-stop rollercoaster ride of suspense and action". REALLY too bad as it's such a smart, well thought out, quiet suspense story.
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