Breach (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

This was a good movie and well worth watching!

BREACH is a story of a man with a sharp intellect but who had a very, very flawed character.

The movie portrayed Robert Hanseen as a man of strong religous conviction. His demeanor was rightous all through the film but as the movie progressed it became obvious that his "rightousness" was really all about self-rightousness.

Also, the movie told the story of a man who felt slighted by his employer, the FBI. He seemed to feel that his intellect was not recognized in a manner consistent with how he saw himself. He was smug, self-important, and contemptuous toward the people he worked with. Hanseen's treasonous actions smacked of "I am a clever, clever man and therefore important."

Dennis Haysbert (Plesac) should have had more of a role in the movie but toward the end of the film ... when Hanseen is in custody ... Haysbert's character is the one who puts Robert Hanseen's treason and mindset into context. Pay attention to the ride in the SUV and conversation between Plesac and Hanseen. Plesac's last line (paraphrase) ... "Yeah, you're right. It doesn't matter."

The cast is excellent. Chris Cooper (Hanseen) and Ryan Phillippe (O'Neill) character performances play well against one another. Laura Linney (Burroughs) delivers a very strong performance!

Be sure to watch the bonus features on the DVD for background information on the movie and the man, Robert Hanseen.

Be sure to add BREACH to your DVD collection!