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Breakwater is about strong character, always fulfilling a promise, making food out of bad, and how being naïve can lead you to bad choices and negative outcomes.

There's a couple of twists along the way that you may or may not suspect are coming. But they liven up the film as it's pretty flat in terms of emotion and excitement.

The only character that really comes alive is Mena Suvari's barmaid, Kendra. The rest all fall flat for the most part but they carry out their roles OK enough to not make the film a B movie. Darren Mann is the exception, who's acting and affected voice just makes you want to scream at the screen. He was very badly cast for the character he had to play.

Nevertheless it's an easy watch that doesn't demand much from the viewer, the storyline is actually not bad at all, and production values were pretty decent. You will never watch it again, and it won't last in your memory, but you won't hate giving up an hour and a half of your time to see it.

From the outside looking in this movie appears to be an inferior version of Cape Fear. However this is a well made indie movie that is equal parts mystery and thriller.

The story is engaging enough to also keep you hooked all the way through. Performance wise Dermot Mulroney maybe gives one of his best performances ever as Ray and director James Rowe probably watched Cape Fear before making this because Mulroney's performance here reminded me a lot of De Niro's from that movie. Alyssa Goss also does well with her role. Daren Mann as Dovey is the one who really gives a breakout leading role performance here and I hope to see him in more things going forward.

The film sort of feels rushed in the last 15 minutes however and the ending could've packed more of a punch. Overall though for a direct to video indie film this was above par mostly due to the strong performances from both Mann and Mulroney and the strong direction from James Rowe.

This was a pretty decent crime film. Breakwater ad that kind of name that makes you think of a small town with secrets, this is not that but still an interesting crime film Dovey is in prison and meets ray, played by dermet mulhoney. Dovey is getting out in a while and so inbetween the laughs and time spent with other prisoners he asks him to do one thing for him, look for his daughter. So he sets out, unaware that ray finds his own way out to try and get some treasure from a suken ship and what it culminates in is a fight that not everyone might get out of. Ovrall a decent film. It had good acting and a good approch to the plot to.

But I was quickly disappointed with it's predictability level being off the chart. You can add clumsy handling of the first meet up with the estranged daughter, which all but telegraphed what would come next. Also I agree that the role of Dovey was miscast, because I could not find this believable, and especially with the WTH did I just witness bar scene after hour cliched nonsense.

This is one of those movies that will leave a bad taste in your mouth. So I went with end the pain now, before it can get worse.

Next time I will paid heed to the reviews, and not subject my eyes to such a mess as this.

The Extremely Prolific Dermot Mulroney (142 Credits), Fresh-Faced Darren Mann, and the Cutie-Thespian Alyssa Goss,

All Bring a Good Game to a Coastal Village Where Secrets and Treasure are Revealed that Make this a Somewhat Intriguing Independent Dramatic-Thriller.

It's a Good Edgy Mystery with Multi-Dimensional Characters, a Quick Pace and Sharp Sea-Side Images (shot with one camera and no CGI).

The Story Goes in Different Directions Now and Then and Keeps Viewers On-Their-Toes. Some Revelations May Make a "Suspension of Disbelief" Mandatory, but it Does Not Interfere too Much with the Entertainment Factor.

Overall, it's a "Dark" Tale that Leans into Neo-Noir Territory as a "Lifer" (Mulroney) Grooms and Protects a Young Inmate and Asks a Favor when the Latter is Released.

This Sets in Motion a Chain of Layered Events Containing Enough Depth and Skullduggery that Makes it an Above Average Film in its Class and is...

Worth a Watch.

Step off the road Nicolas Cage. Wellcome Dermot Mulroney. Mulroney thank you for the "The Rumbler" but it was in 2013. I like the prison theme and about half time of the movie i was in interest. I wasn't guessing what's going on. Thought it will be searching for gold and diamonds movie like as "Into the Blue" 2005. The inspiring beginning after half of the film slowly began to slide into a cheap drama for three people. Actors are running beetween house and boat. Weak motivation, Tears, stupid self sacrifice. Where are another persons? Where are police at last? Yes, i remember few film with the same location but its have a incredible actor perfomans. Mulrones can plays bad guy but not this time.

Dermot plays his usual average bad guy role, and I just checked and there are 142 films with him in it, all mostly playing the same sleaze villain. Not much range, but it's expected.

The other two actors have loads of experience as well, but as of yet have not have much of a break out role. Add to this a new director/writer and you basically signing up to watch an average film at best.

The problem is that it is so straightforward and predictable that it gets boring rather quickly. Throw in a few "of course" moments to create plot points and move the film along it's path along the railroad track.

The ending isn't much, but again, as expected and wrapped up quickly.

1/10, as this movie doesn't bring anything to the table, no action, no tense moments and therefore no reason to watch it as there is absolutely nothing new here.

It wouldn't surprise me if this was a AI generated script based on previous movies of the same genre. Might as well start replacing Dermot with and AI clone as well as he's never going to change either.

This was a huge waste of my time, and I'm sick in bed so there's nothing else to do but waste time. I don't know how it ended up on my to watch list, but this was all drama, no thrill, and extra cheesy. Do your self a favor and refrain from making the same mistake I did. The elements of suspense led me to believe that maybe, just maybe, something unpredictable could happen, but I was disappointed time and time again. I wish I had something to recommend about this movie, but there was nothing that I actually liked about the film. I gave it a 3 because the camera operation was clean, and I liked the setting and background.

What a refreshing indie movie. This may be an indie movie but it doesn't feel like one. The production and acting make it feel like a full on Hollywood production. The storytelling is quite compelling. It's very refreshing to watch a movie that's actually filmed where it's set. I'm from Northeastern NC and it is nice to see familiar landmarks in a movie. And no I'm not a paid shill here writing a review. I really can't say much more other than it's a movie I would readily watch it again. I'm not much on words when it comes to reviews. I'm just saying that's it a great movie and if you're reading this I would encourage giving it a watch. You won't regret it.

Mark this as one of those films that apparently got released but which I never heard of until, some time later, I came across it by chance while looking at the credits of someone involved (Celia Rose Gooding, for the record). This is perhaps a bit curious since there are at least a couple notable names among the cast (Dermot Mulroney and Mena Suvari); maybe it's a little less curious as we observe that it's only the second effort of James Rowe as a filmmaker, for newcomers don't often get big press. I sat to watch with no foreknowledge or particular expectations, and therefore surely the clearest head that I could, so how is 'Breakwater,' actually?

I look forward to seeing Rowe grow as a writer and director, and may he impress in the future. It's not that this movie does anything drastically wrong. It's that there's nothing really special or noteworthy about it, and it plays so safely within established crime drama-thriller territory that it mostly just sails on by unremarked, and any dings in the factory-made chassis that rub us the wrong way become extra glaring in the process. Scenes, characterizations, and dialogue range from rather lifeless and dull - plucked straight from the pages of a "connect the dots" crime flick how-to manual - to gawky and almost cringe-inducing, as stilted and awkward in Rowe's administration as boyish protagonist Dovey is meant to be as a character. The overall story is suitably engaging, but also doesn't specifically stand out at all, itself coming off as the assemblage of bits and pieces the filmmaker pulled together from disparate points of inspiration (surely including TV movies) without requiring major creativity on his part. And though I think the actors give apt performances, it's not like they especially shine, or even could under the circumstances, least of all as Rowe's direction is mostly as common as his script, if not also bland.

It takes more than one-third of the length before the first real jolt of violence provides a small spark of vitality, and before Rowe shows some cleverness in his writing. In fairness, maybe I shouldn't judge that first portion so harshly, for the remainder does stand a tad more sturdily as the tale turns darker. Then again, it's not as if the aspects that initially gnaw at us go away, including a romance that feels a smidgen forced (if a man and a woman share the screen, they MUST fall in love, didn't you know?), and production values so crisp and modern that they serve to somewhat sterilize the would-be seediness of the proceedings. I find myself unconvinced by how the plot is developed, and additional backstory and twists added in; becoming "sturdier" does not mean the whole is perfectly sturdy. Sure, in general the picture is well made, and there are some moments - mostly in the last third or so - that I would even describe as "very good" as all elements come together more sharply, and with greater potency, and more wit. I just wish that such verbiage could be applied to a more significant percentage of these ninety-six minutes, because all told, the strength is too variable to earn substantial commendation.

I don't dislike 'Breakwater.' Actually, I want to like it more than I do. It's fine, and satisfactorily enjoyable as something that can be watched a bit passively. It's just that "fine," "satisfactory," and "passive" is not what we tend to want from cinema, and if that's the first and final impression that a title makes, then its lasting value leaves a bit to be desired. Check this out if you like, and may you find it a more fully absorbing experience than I did; I wish nothing but the best for all involved. Just don't go in expecting a revelation, and maybe that's the best way to appreciate Rowe's sophomore effort.

I mean, no big budget explosions or choreographed kung-fu fights, but it had a decent story, and that's what matters!

I have seen some reviewers compare this movie to 'Cape Fear' - and while I can see the resemblances, I liked this movie better. The acting and cinematography were outstanding. It is a bit slow, but it had to be in order to build the characters. I promise, it will keep your attention the entire time.

There are several twists, which I found very entertaining. And the ending had to be what it was - no, it's not grand, but it's true.

RECOMMENDATION: Add this to your list! It's definitely worth the watch!!

This film contained intriguing plot twists and good performances - Dermot Mulroney was excellent in this. Plot twists are a roller coaster of surprise and revelation, defying expectations and adding layers of complexity. I thought the cinematography was great. Every frame is thoughtfully composed, immersing the audience in a stunning cinematic experience and keeping you engaged from start to finish. The soundtrack complemented the visuals extremely well, amplifying the emotional resonance. Hope to see more of this quality from the the team - attention to detail shines through. I would highly recommend this film!