Breakdown - La trappola

Kurt Russell is excellent in this taunt, thrilling, non-stop action film. Russell plays Jeff, a husband who has to get his wife back after she's abducted by a trucker after their jeep breaks down and she accepts a ride from him. Every actor is almost pitch perfect for the parts they play and the movie was very enjoyable. J.T. Walsh is suitably menacing as Red,in my mind, but this IS Kurt's movie through and through. Mr. Russell has to be one of my favorite actors working today. And this film has to be one of the best 'Chase for family member' type movie in the last decade..HIGHLY recommended

My Grade: A

Where I saw it: HBO plus

This is one of the most intense high-octane movies from start to finish that you will see.

Not one single boring moment and the runtime and the pacing are just perfect.

Kurt Russell really shines in this movie and does a really good job in this role. All the actors do a great job honestly, but Russel is the star of the movie.

Though the action is really well-done, especially for the second half, along with some improbable things that happened, I think it kinda made the movie more "Hollywood action"-y and maybe a little less realistic. Though nothing against that, but I kinda expected this movie to take the more realistic approach and not the Hollywood action-hero route. It's not exactly that, but in the second half, it kinda borders on being an unrealistic Hollywood action film.

But nonetheless, this movie is a really good time and you will not get bored. It's intense through and through and a great thriller overall that doesn't overstay its welcome. Definitely check it out, you won't regret it.

"Breakdown" is a twist of a thriller and a horror-movie. The story is very good, and you keep asking yourself, what will happen next. Russell and Walsh are making stunning performances, and the movie keeps you attracted for every second.

Every time Kurt Russell is in something you can always rely on a solid film. And once again in Breakdown you will not be disappointed. A solid cast with great directing makes this a must see. A great thriller that keeps you second guessing until the end which I love. Russell always puts in the full 100 percent and it shows here again. Why can't actors do what he does like this anymore. Good performances all around make this a tight entertaining watch that you will feel you have not wasted your almost 2 hours. A fast paced thriller that hits the mark at every turn. See this one and you will see how the 90s had great suspenseful films lacking today.

In my opinion, Breakdown is one of the best thrillers of the 1990's. It has everything, great scenery, great acting, aand a great plot too! This one will keep you guessing for quite a while, and even after you figure out the ending, you'll still be guessing who's gonna come out on top, Kurt Russell, or the bad guys. I highly recommend this movie, if for nothing more than to pay tribute to the late great, J.T. Walsh.