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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
2018·Action / Thriller / Crime·1h 28m

BREAKING IN

“Payback is a mother.”

Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in the countryside. The family soon gets an unwelcome surprise when four men break into the house to find hidden money. After managing to escape, Shaun must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the desperate thieves and save her captive children.

Above the Line
James McTeigue·DirectorRyan Engle·WriterJaime Primak Sullivan·StoryToby Oliver·Director of PhotographyJohnny Klimek·MusicJoseph Jett Sally·Editor
Cast
Gabrielle Union·Shaun RussellBilly Burke·EddieRichard Cabral·DuncanAjiona Alexus·Jasmine RussellLevi Meaden·SamSeth Carr·Glover RussellMark Furze·PeterJason George·Justin RussellChrista Miller·Maggie HarrisDamien Leake·Isaac
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James McTeigue·DirectorLillian Awa·Second Assistant DirectorBryan Boardley·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Ryan Engle·WriterJaime Primak Sullivan·Story
Camera· 2
Toby Oliver·Director of PhotographyMyron Parran·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Joseph Jett Sally·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Johnny Klimek·MusicHans Hafner·Music ProgrammerAdrian Medhurst·Foley Editor
Art & Design· 4
Michael Budge·Art DirectionCece Destefano·Production DesignJason Sky Bland·Costume DesignLisa Alkofer·Set Decoration
Production· 12
James Lopez·ProducerJaime Primak Sullivan·Executive ProducerValerie Bleth Sharp·Executive ProducerGabrielle Union·ProducerSheila Taylor·ProducerCraig Perry·ProducerWill Packer·ProducerJeff Morrone·Executive ProducerNancy Nayor·CastingRaoul Bolognini·Visual Effects ProducerAbhishek More·Visual Effects ProducerMark Sussman·ADR Voice Casting
Other Departments· 3
Lance Ranzer·Visual Effects SupervisorJénel Stevens·StuntsTim Connolly·Fight Choreographer
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
27%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$51M
ROI 757%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Breaking In's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#2D2D2D
#9A9A9A
Mood
Intriguing, Suspenseful, Playful
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Five individuals are shown peering out from inside an open safe, which is set against a solid red background. The person in the center holds a long, sparkling n”

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Key Elements
SafeMoney StacksHundred Dollar BillNecklaceFlashlightSmall Tool
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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