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!

Breach

The acting is superb, the performances are amazing, and the story pulls you in. I highly enjoyed this film and would enjoy watching it again.

It's not action packed but features a ton of intense moments. It's definitely worth a watch and possibly even a purchase.

That being said I would recommend renting it first just to see how you enjoy it.

Final Verdict:

4/5

Worth Buying?: I think so, but maybe rent first.

I love this movie. It shows you how a mold is in the FBI. The guy was low key and sold secrets of the USA to other countries for millions. You talk about a trader ,MAN' They gave him to much power. I think about others who didn't get caught. You know he's not the only one. I can look at it over and over

It's an amazingly well-done movie. Even though it begins with the ending and then works like a flash-back from there, you are still gripped with tension and suspense.

The actors are well suited for their roles, do excellent work, and carry the story as if they lived it. It is well written, well directed, and super well edited. The character development and pacing couldn't be more effective.

Since it is based on a real story, and stays true to historical sequence, well-known facts, and the psychology of the main character, you wonder how it can still shock and engage the viewer, but it does. It is almost like being there and learning a lot about what drives people to do good and to do evil. This well-paced and fascinating film gives us an example of both: an agent who puts his duty to his country and his beliefs before himself and a spy who is so inadequate and so hypocritical that he betrays everything and everyone he pretends to love for his own ego and need for power and glory.

This stands out as a EXCELLENT suspense movie that keeeps you constantly wondering what will happen next. It keeps your attention and interest thru the whole movie. I wish I had watched this movie earlier. It is based on a true story. It can be watched by the whole family. My sons both enjoyed it and we all agree that it is a keeper. IT IS a pleasant break from the constant simple story mostly action or gorey movies that there are alot of. I like the action sci fi movies as well and have alot in our collection as well. This movie is a change of pace and JUST PLAIN GOOD!!!

Well after having served in the intelligence community for many years I was disappointed that the story didn't really expose the risk and repercussions of the disclosure of intell sources. The story falls short of building the impact and moves slowly in delivering the sequence of events that led utimately to the loss of billions $$ in intell and lives.

as i have said before most movies i buy i have seen already and if the movie is good and i want to add to my collection i will buy it - i liked this movie well enough to buy and add to my collection.

I have never seen Chris Cooper on the screen as a villain. But he certainly is in this movie--one based on a true case in Washington D. C. He plays Robert Hanssen, a CIA agent, who is about ready to retire but has a big secret. He is responsible for the most damaging security leaks to Russia that have ever been generated.

A computer genius, Robert is also a devout Catholic--actually too devout. It must have been a sham, but the man played the part too well. Attending Mass daily, a cross on his office wall--all his outward appearances seem to be that of a good man. But he is rigid and mean too. He snaps at everyone and locks his office door from his secretary and assistant(Ryan Phillipe), who has been placed there to watch him after a rumor surfaces that he might be a pedophile. Someone must have found out that Robert goes to strip joints and makes videos of he and his wife having sex and forwards them to others (not a good Catholic habit).

How this man actually committed espionage in the past is not exposed in the movie. But what is told is his current drop of secrets, which the CIA is now on to because of Ryan Phillipe's character. The final result is his capture, trying in court, and sentencing to a maximum security prison in Denver.

It's actually hard to visualize Chris Cooper as this man. I can only see him as the good sheriff in "Lonesome Dove", the brother of Robert Redford in "The Horse Whisperer," and the snaggle-toothed Oscar winner for "Adaptation."

Good acting awards also go to Ryan Phillipe("Crash"), as the young agent who finally figures out what this man is doing. Also Laura Linney ("Kinsey") plays Ryan's boss in the CIA who planted him there. And finally Kathleen Quinlan plays Hanssen's unsuspecting wife.

An additional plus to the DVD is the NBC Nightline show that told the story of Robert Hanssen. It is strikingly similar to the movie.

I bought this movie recently and have enjoyed its acting--Chris Cooper is great as the spy, Based on a recent spy case, this film does much more than recount the story of Robert Hanson and opens up the psychology of a man with very little loyalty to country or to its people or its people. But he was loyal to money. The other actors are equally terrific--Laura Linney (one of my favorites), Ryan Phillipe as the novice who wants to be a spy, Dennis Haysbert, Gary Cole, and Kathleen Quinlan. And they all deliver. The script by Adam Mazer and William Rotko and director Billy Ray is excellent. The bonus features of deleted and alternate scenes expand the viewer's appreciation of this film. Heartily recommended.

An overall good film. The problem I noticed was it was very predictable.. But made over a true life event that happend recently in the United States it is very informative and a decent movie. I wouldnt go out of my way to get it, but it is a good suspence movie..

-akb

If you like movies made for thinking adults who do not need explosions every 10 seconds then this is the movie for you. Jekyll-and-Hide Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper) is the spy who does not let his guard down to anybody. The FBI sends in a young agent to be the FBI's eyes and ears building a case against Hanssen.

Chris Cooper gives a dramatic performace, blending into the character of deep religious, sexual pervert, who betrays his country.

This seller shipped very promptly and the item was just as described. This is a good movie and would recommend it.

It was an excellent true story told with the right amount of suspense and drama without distorting the truth.

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I saw this movie on a vacation and really enjoyed the plot as it is a true story. I don't know what more I can say other than I really like this type of movie.

this is an action-packed, on the edge of your seat kind of movie that is also a must have for any DVD collection...I thought it was great and had to have it for my collection

Good movie. Based on a true story - worth to see just to learn about Robert Hansen -the spy that caused a terrible damage to our nation, the worse in our history. Pay close attention as the film progresses...you will be drawn in by the story and the actors that bring it to life. I would give this film a five star rating and if you like this kind of movie, I'm sure that you will too.

Interesting movie with an inside into government agencies and how they investigate themselves. If your a fan of "Syrianna" and even "Burn After Reading" I would recomend this one.

Breach gives us a close look at what must be done to deal with the breach. How
it affects those who must done. The movie take you on a real ride of emotion
and a fair load of tenison.

The movie breach was and excellent movie. Would recommend it to anyone that likes suspenseful movies.

I knew the outcome so I rated it good. Had I not known about the outcome I would have rated it Excellent