Breathe

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2018


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$ 5 Million
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.5
The script itself isnt perfect, but the way that the filmmakers manipulate its confined location and unique camerawork rises above that. Loud and Clear Reviews
3.0
Garfield and Foy both give admirably unfussy performancestheir emoting is restrained and occasionally touching, told more through gesture than histrio .. Av Club
3.0
For what it lacks in narrative spark, Breathe is nonetheless a dutiful biopic, one that pays respectful if frustratingly restrained homage to the life .. EW
2.5
This is a deeply sentimental version of a story that demanded more honesty and depth. Rogerebert
4.0
The entire cast is responsible for believably populating the world that Serkis creates, but Foys Diana is clearly the glue holding it all together. Common Sense Media
2.0
Its a gorgeous, romantic drama that earns its emotional resonance without venturing beyond the most familiar beats. Indie Wire
4.5
Bakers debut isnt entirely resistant to it, as the plotting grows a bit shaggier with every scene. Indie Wire
3.0
If Serkiss aim is to conjure an unsustainable idyll ahead of looming tragedy, job done. Variety
3.0
The movie sometimes strains for visual impact: A German medical facility is designed like a Kubrickian nightmare. Time Out
4.0
Part exuberant love story, part great escape adventure, this is an old fashioned tale of triumph over adversity that refuses like its protagonists to .. The Guardian
3.0
But you have to give Breathe time to let its charm and its heartfelt decency grow on you. The Guardian
2.5
His speech to a room full of doctors and nurses is heartfelt despite its cloying sentimentality, but its the unexpected grace of the ending that final ..
2.5
All the same, Breathe relies too heavily on Jonathans memories without ever really getting inside Robins head an unbalanced approach that no amount of ..
3.0
Of the two central roles, Foy gets more of a satisfying arc, from doll faced society beauty to unflappable, uncomplaining saint. Screen Daily
2.5
Its an old fashioned tearjerker at heart, and while I felt the film lacked drama at times, I can admit theres something alluring about its sweeping pl .. Collider
2.5
And its a plenty good story to tell, but even by the time the respirator takes its last gasp, I was ultimately unmoved. Vulture
2.0
Foys performance, perky with a hint of steel, mostly rises above these limitations.But Garfield is inevitably hampered by a role that restricts him to .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.0
In the mid Fifties, Cavendish, played by a game Garfield (The Amazing Spider Man), was paralyzed from the neck down after contracting polio at age 28.
2.5
This exceptional life, however, is smothered by a cloying fairy tale romance that turns every challenge the couple faces into a lark. The New York Times
4.0
But while the plot similarities and themes are undeniably present, Breathe manages to stand out from the rest thanks to the two lead performances by F .. IGN
2.0
But depressingly, it very quickly turns out to be a punishingly twee instructional biopic, in which a testing human life is boiled down into the scree .. Telegraph
2.0
Cavendish, played by Andrew Garfield, was a well to do British adventurer stricken by polio while traveling in Africa in the late 1950s with his lovin ..
1.5
Its one of the rare moments the film attempts to connect to disabled audiences specifically. The Young Folks
3.0
The spectacle is arresting, reminiscent of Kubrick or Jodorowsky, and hints that Serkis may in the future show a slightly harder edge than this subjec ..
4.5
Keith considers, and sometimes makes, foolish choices, but hes helpless. Ny Daily News
4.0
Its a beautifully made drama that should earn some really good word of mouth and establish Serkis as a legit A list director. JoBlo
4.0
Tom Hollander plays Dianas twin brothers who provide this sobering biodrama with its moments of humor. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Unfortunately, it is not.Nicholsons dialogue is so on the nose that its often unintentionally funny, and Serkis sledgehammer direction lets no big mom .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
But that tone suits aspects of the story Serkis is telling, and the film lives up to its own characters thesis: that disability need not define a pers .. Village Voice
3.1
The beatific smile Garfield unleashes here and there is simply electric. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
The charming Robins true story is an iengrossing one, but the fictional one written by William Nicholson breathes in too much Hollywood claptrap and s .. Sover
3.1
Breathe has moments of emotional resonance but the overall experience feels flat and familiar. ReelViews
2.5
Its a great story, but the fictional biopic Breathe is the most typical kind of slick Oscar bait. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Breathe is an inspirational story, told with a fine attention to the details and these characters. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
But that demonic laugh she initially delivers as a joke really hints at something deeper and darker.
2.0
I found it an interesting story that looks lovely in its soft, warm colors but it lacks depth.
2.5
Its an intriguing yet thoroughly familiar premise that is, for the most part, employed within the context of a fairly run of the mill slasher, as film .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Breathe 12A, 117 mins Andy Serkis, the Meryl Streep of motion capture performance (Gollum in The Lord of the Rings; Snoke in Star Wars), has chosen a .. The Times
4.0
Andy Serkis, the extraordinary character actor behind Gollum from The Lord of the Rings and Caesar from the Planet of the Apes franchise, steps behind .. The Times
2.0
This may be Garfields best performance, despite the limitations of the role. Lariat
2.0
Tweet Breathe Daniel Barnes By This article was published on 10.26.17 Advertisement Andy Serkis doffs the mo cap suit to direct Breathe, an old fashio .. News Review
2.0
But as lovingly produced by Robin and Dianas son Jonathan, Breathe doesnt offer much more than auburn tinged hero worship (Robin always seems to be wh .. News Review
4.0
Director Andy Serkis adds a bit too much syrup in the closing stages, but for the most part this is an affecting, purposeful, deftly scripted and beau .. Radio Times
4.0
The focus here is generally on the most colourful moments in Cavendishs life.Not much attention is paid to the enormous stretches of what must have be .. Independent
3.1
Andy Serkis directs a brilliant Andrew Garfield in a flawed but moving take on the true story of Robin Cavendish, who defied polio to make a better li .. Rolling Stone
4.0
For the most part, Breathe is a serious story told in a light way. The Wrap
5.0
Blockbuster cinemas go to motion capture performer, Serkis exhibits greater facility with the films seamless Hollander as twins visual effects than wi .. Film Journal
4.5
Read The Conjuring 2 review: A louder, overlong carbon copy of the original It doesnt take long for things to go wrong in Dont Breathe. Hindustan Times
4.0
I honestly cant remember the last time I laughed and cried so much at the same movie. The Guardian
2.5
At times, Breathe is moving and inspiring, but to get to the good bits, you have to get past a clumsy first act. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Garfield is a marvel as an exceptional man who winds up having more substance than you initially may suspect. Az Central
3.5
Hitching a ride aboard a transport plane carrying racehorses, they land in Spain and are touring in a van when the respirators pump stops working. Smh
5.0
Compared to the elegant organism that is the healthy human body, the inflation and collapse of the pump is a tired accordion, and the hose connecting .. Npr
3.1
While Breathe gets top marks for uplift, its underwhelming as drama. Star Tribune
3.5
But its optimism and sense of derring do is charming and, much more importantly, genuinely inspiring.
4.4
Such a heavy subject is bound to keep those away seeking lighter fare.But this is a film that rises above the doldrums. Toronto Star
4.0
Its about love and loyalty, family and friendship. It also captures that particularly British talent for battling on against near impossible odds, for .. Daily Mail
5.0
You would surely need a heart of stone not to be moved by this beautiful film. Daily Mail
3.0
Brash and bustling, the film is undoubtedly heavy handed but is frequently redeemed by the central performances. Flim List
4.5
Breathe may hold glimmers of potential, but its preoccupation with timelines and triumphs rather than the disabled subjects individual consciousness i .. Film Inquiry
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Breathe (Bleecker Street/Participant Media) There are two recent films in which British filmmakers honor their ancestors: Gur .. Susang Ranger
3.8
As a result, everything about the story seems too rosy and upbeat to be entirely convincing. Observer
3.0
The latter implication is kind of insulting; struggles arent fun to watch but without them, there is a sensation that the character doesnt always feel .. Flickering Myth
4.0
This films subject matter screams awards, but its unfair to dismiss Breathe as bait yes, its an inspirational story, but it doesnt preach or wallow. Flickering Myth
4.5
Earlier this summer, Jaume Collet Serra gave us The Shallows, in which surfer Blake Lively outwits a wily, bloodthirsty shark thats taken to trolling .. Time
2.0
Another inspiring story about a brilliant man afflicted by a terrible, debilitating illness being cared for by a devoted, utterly selfless and remarka .. Boston Herald
4.0
The directorial debut of actor Andy Serkis is an unabashed tearjerker, wringing every last drop of emotion from an inspirational true story. Express
3.0
The invention of the impressive wheelchair might have been better suited for a Popular Mechanics feature or a Discovery Channel documentary, since it .. The Film Stage
2.5
The rest of the film consists of other inventive ways that Cavendish manages to overcome limitations. Boston Globe
3.0
Breathe is moving, informative and gently funny.But, by golly gumdrops, its rippingly old fashioned. The Irish Times
1.5
The Bottom Line A stirring true story marred by simplistic, sentimental treatment. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Andy Serkiss directing debut sometimes feels like a clusterball of Great British Myths.A biopic about disability rights pioneer Robin Cavendish (paral .. Standard
3.1
I had trouble caring about almost anything that was transpiring, not exactly the outcome I expected before sitting down to give this film a look. Movie Freak
2.0
The movie takes a lighthearted approach to life and death matters; its as if its saying, you only get one life, you might as well enjoy it, even if yo .. Detroit News
3.0
This is what makes Breathe such a moving, profound piece of cinema that, in spite of the issues tackled, remains vitally uplifting. Hey U Guys
3.0
Again, it looks gorgeous, but there never feels like there is a truly memorable shot in the entire movie. The Play List
2.4
It is a shame that the film isnt quite as innovative as the people it is portraying and telegraphs its emotional moments heavily. Film Ink
4.0
28 year old Robin Cavendish meets Diana Blacker and they fall in love at the drop of a straw boater hat. Cine Vue
3.0
But adherence to formula need not spoil the enjoyment of a well spun tale Serkis debut film may be predictable, but it is nothing if not well told. Cine Vue
4.0
Plus, its never less than deeply moving, frequently funny and full of charm, grace and dignity. Mirror
3.0
If you do decide to go to the cinema, chances are youll be in a mess by the end. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
His attention to the films technical minutia elevates it beyond a mere actorly drama. Nz Herald
3.8
Breathe is obvious Oscar bait, but its engaging story and appealing cast make that agenda easy to excuse. Stl Today
3.5
The Gollum Guy Directs Breathe, a Movie with Terrific Performances What is love The Stranger
2.5
And it certainly isnt as emotionally manipulative as The Theory of Everything, but it makes sure to linger on the most devastating aspects of its char .. Screen Crush
4.0
Serkiss direction is more than solid and gives us the emotional highs this kind of story needs. Independent Ie
3.5
But despite a number of memorable moments and impressing acting, something about Breathe just seems a little laboured. Stuff
4.0
Remarkably neither morbid nor depressing given its theme, Breathe brings a stale genre a breath of fresh air. Stuff Stuff
4.0
Because Robin is such a positive force, and since everyone has such a brisk sense of humour, he never feels very disabled in this movie. Contact Music
3.0
Serkis controls the tone well, and knows how to manage the talent of the two protagonists.
4.0
But debut director Andy Serkis delivers a movie which is more joyful and reflective than that Oscar nominee. The Sun
3.5
This works until that Oscar reel moment is called for, and it just doesnt quite hit the mark, rendering Breathe a fascinating and engrossing story, ye .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
The tension here is so authentic and gripping this film can impress even those with nerves of steel. FilmFare
2.0
Its a genuinely moving moment in a surprisingly unmoving, but well intentioned, film. Patriot Ledger
4.4
As an inspirational true life drama of overcoming adversity, Breathe is predictably heartwarming, but as a romance, about two people sticking together .. Sltrib
3.0
With just the slightest shift of his glance or the quiver of his lip, Garfield conveys as much as his grandest gestures in other films. Film
3.0
But what sets the film apart from the formula of recent disability dramas like The Theory of Everything is its determination to remain resolutely ligh .. Scmp
3.8
Comedy stars from SNL and elsewhere make beeline to iO Theatre Things have been hopping at Charna Halperns iconic iO Theatre, one of Chicagos premier .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Hollywood mastered this kind of movie a long time ago, and Serkis is paying homage to it here. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
... the biopics most compelling story is about the way paralysis was treated up until the 1970s and 80s. Straight
3.5
From Bleecker Street and STX Films, youll shed a few tears, but leave Breathe with a smile. Movie Web
4.0
Andrew Garfield gives a truly stunning performance as Robin Cavendish. We Live Entertainment
3.5
Its a perfectly nice aspect ratio but since no theater will be equipped to mask it down it wont really look wider than normal. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Andrew Garfield deliveres a tour de force performance that will leave you in tears. We Live Entertainment
2.0
But there is enough solid emotional content aside from the three hanky output to merit a watch for all but the most unemotional folks. Shockya
3.5
What remains is an affectionate and moving portrait of a marriage, put through the most trying of tests. Straits Times
4.0
This movie is very special indeed.Its life affirming, and if that is something you need right now and dont we all you will be sorry if you miss it. Dead Line
5.0
Garfield embodies that rarity in movies: a complexly happy man.Serkis surrounds Garfield with something just as unusual: a happy movie. Film Comment
4.0
While you will most certainly be reaching for the hankies throughout the film, it is a shame that there isnt more time spent upfront defining the char .. One Room With A View
2.0
Both Garfield and Foy are strong in their performances but its just not enough to save a flawed film. Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Garfield explores those feelings with nothing else but facial expressions and welled up tear ducts. Awards Circuit
3.0
The film is ultimately satisfying in large part because of the performances. Bitly
3.0
Waititis comic sensibility is much gentler than Blacks, however, and thats reflected in the way hes made a superhero movie thats not afraid to be sill .. Scots Man
4.5
One thing that doesnt change in the second half is Sayagues fantastic action direction. Polygon
2.0
It is therefore an old school contemporary story but unfortunately its also in need of some swift editing and left this reviewer wondering if the whol .. Metro
4.5
But if it lacks The Theory of Everythings emotional heft, it remains an inspiring and affecting tale. What So
4.5
For despite its ethos of righteous resistance and bucking the system, Breathe is at heart a wholesomely pretty prestige picture, not wont to truly sti .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Its comforting message reinforces that whatever difficulties life hands us, we can ultimately triumph. Fresh Fiction
4.5
And yet youre so satisfied with the movie, you almost wish a sequel doesnt spoil it. India Today
2.5
A tale of following your heart while honouring your family, Pixars latest effort is both a colourful sight to behold and an exuberant journey; a film .. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
Its a lovely romantic story, no question, but one suspects there was more depth and even darkness than were given in this telling. National Post
4.0
It would have been possible to treat this movie as dark but that just wasnt the essence of Robin and Diana. Original Cin
3.5
Robins story is certainly a tale of near triumph over adversity, and the director manages to keep cheap sentimentality at bay. In many ways this is a .. The Australian
3.0
Produced by Robin and Dianas son, Jonathan Cavendish, the film is affectionate and optimistic. Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
Above average CGI work blends seamlessly with live action to deliver a very satisfying holiday film. Tiny Url
3.0
Plus, if theres anything better than one Tom Hollander in a movie, it is two Tom Hollanders, utterly charming playing Dianas affectionate but eccentri .. Movie Mom
3.5
Barely recommend this one. Inspiring story. A terrific performance from Claire Foy but this one falls flat when wrapping up the mans life. Tri City Herald
4.5
Notable is that the script doesnt weigh us down with the disease and ramifications of it.
3.0
... a respectful tribute to the extraordinary life of a couple that can motivate many with their story and strength. But it is also a melodrama...
2.5
Breathe is never dull and never loses its audience, but there is, inevitably, a certain sameness to the scenes, with Garfield spending a lot of time j .. Sf Chronicle
3.0
Overall, Breathe is a film with the best of intentions, but too twee an execution to connect with audiences on anything more than a surface level. Film Ireland
4.5
Breathe is a beautifully told story, anchored by two exceptional performances. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
This is a pleasant surprise.Inspirational films are supposed to be very sincere, with characters who carry on while fighting back tears. Heral
3.0
LOVE triumphs over even the debilitating effects of polio in this inspirational period drama, based on real events.The directorial debut of motion cap .. News
3.0
Breathe doesnt have the gravitas of The Theory of Everything it spends too much time trying to wring all the emotion out of the story like tears from .. Richard Crouse
3.5
Breathe is a cautious and well intentioned factual drama which was always going to be a little overly respectful and at times sentimental, but it hard .. Adelaide Review
3.0
Serkis delivers moments of interest, but the movie eventually becomes mawkish with a conclusion that proves touching if not heartbreaking. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.8
That story begins shortly before Cavendish contracts polio in the 1950s at 28. Willamette Week
4.5
The pleasant tone of the film, which at times seems closer to comedy than drama, has much to do with the work of the protagonists Andrew Garfield and ..
2.5
Although Garfield and Foy give great performances, Andy Serkis directorial debut gets lost in cliche, sugarcoated biopic land.
2.0
The result is a listless profile that never justifies its subjects historical significance except as an impetus for some movie star disability drag. Cinema Scope
4.5
This is a tearjerker, but it shows how little moments can be transformed into adventures. Movies and Shakers
3.0
That one leaves the cinema buoyed up is testament to a great story well told by Serkis. Herald Scotland
3.8
It may not reach the heights of The Theory of Everything, but Breathe delivers a sweeping, uplifting movie about a story that WAS great to find out mo .. What I Watched Tonight
4.0
And if they still seem too loveable realize that the boy in the film grew up to produce this film. Leepers Us
4.5
Beyond this sole special effect (Andrew Garfields giant false front teeth dont really count), Serkis has proven himself quite the filmmaker.
4.4
Breathe avoids falling into the trap of either being an issue film or a manipulative tearjerker about a hero with a fatal disease. Instead, much like .. Host Madison
3.0
Jonathans personal involvement highlights a deeper sentimental attachment behind the film while William Nicholsons touching screenplay creates a timel .. Flick Feast
2.5
But as weve just seen with Its Not Yet Dark, the documentary about Simon Fitzmaurice, honouring someone doesnt mean sanitising their life. Hot Press
3.3
Breathe is a simple movie with great aspirations, but is short on execution. Konexión
3.5
Fans of torture porn may enjoy it, though theyre likely to find the first hour dull. Daily Public
3.0
... Cavendish not only improved his shape and life expectancy, but also that of many paralyzed patients... that is what Serkis wants to tell, even if ..
3.0
Breathe is an obvious passion project for producer Jonathan Cavendish. Its an inspirational story told with touching sincerity. I News
4.0
Thanks to the sterling performances drawn by Serkis, especially from his two leads, characters are all exquisitely well drawn. Times of Malta
3.0
In excellent though somewhat linear performances, Garfield and Foy deal with their personal catastrophe with stiff upper lips, understated humour and .. Dogandwolf
3.5
The films subject is both remarkable and inspiring subject, spotlighting a little known story of determination and creativity that gave hope to others .. We Are Movie Geeks
3.8
The Globes guide to TIFF 2017 movies We watched them and rated them, now you can read all about them which films to catch later, which ones to avoid a .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Given that context, its surprising and disappointing that Serkis directorial debut, Breathe, is a raft of cliches from beginning to end, resulting in .. The Arts St L
1.5
Director Andy Serkisyeah, that Andy Serkismanages to craft a film that is at least competent in its construction and coherent in its telling, but ther ..
3.0
However, I left the theater mostly lukewarm on the final product. Lenoirauteur
2.5
But as for the rest of the adventure, this tape seems a parody of video games, a medium that has not been very successful on the big screen. Vanguardia (Mexico)
2.0
Lest you construe that as a compliment, Ill make it clear that its a shame, because a little bit of syrup mightve spiced things up. Isolated Nation
2.5
Theres no denying Garfield and Foy give fine performances in the lead roles, expressing the pain, despair and frustration as well as the determination .. Lime Light Magazine
0.5
A good attempt to turn the solemnity of the thunder god into parody and comedy. Siete24.mx
5.0
Breathe, opening this Friday Oct. 13, is a classic, old fashioned, romantic tear jerker.It reminds us a lot of The Theory of Everything in that its a .. In Style
4.5
What is most impressive about Breathe is its unimpressiveness. And that is a sincere compliment.
2.5
Andy Serkis first directorial effort is traditional to a fault. His sole focus seems to be to move the plot forward, in circumstances the best moments .. The Canadian Crew



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