6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Breaking (2022)
Breaking (2022)
Overview
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative critiques systemic failures within the VA and highlights the plight of a veteran facing mental health issues and economic hardship due to bureaucratic neglect, aligning with progressive values of social justice and systemic accountability.
The film features a visibly diverse cast, led by a Black actor portraying a real-life Black veteran. Its narrative centers on the struggles of this veteran against systemic failures, offering an indirect critique of societal structures without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film portrays the protagonist, Brian Brown-Easley, as a man of genuine Christian faith, which informs his moral compass and provides a source of solace amidst his desperation. His appeals for prayer and references to God are presented with respect, not as hypocrisy or delusion, aligning the narrative with the dignity of his personal belief.
The film "Breaking, 2022" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a veteran's desperate financial situation and a bank hostage crisis, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences depicted within the story or character portrayals.
The film 'Breaking, 2022' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a veteran's financial and mental health struggles, with no depiction of transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Breaking" is a biographical drama based on a true story. The main historical figures, including Brian Brown-Easley, are portrayed by actors of the same gender as their real-life counterparts, indicating no gender swaps.
The film 'Breaking' is based on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley, a Black man, who is portrayed by Black actor John Boyega. There is no evidence of any other character being canonically, historically, or widely established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.1
6.6
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