Breathless

Love, crime, and passion collide in this stylish thriller.

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Synopsis

Richard Gere stars in the 1983 American crime thriller film 'Breathless', a remake of the 1960 French film 'A Bout de Souffle'. Directed by Jim McBride, the movie follows Jesse Lujack, a young drifter who is on the run after committing a crime. During his escape, he meets and falls in love with Monica Poiccard, played by Valerie Kaprisky, leading to a dangerous and thrilling journey filled with passion, deceit, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, 'Breathless' is a stylish and fast-paced film that explores themes of love, crime, and the consequences of one's actions.

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Reviews

Critics' reviews for 'Breathless' are mixed with some praising the film's stylish direction and performances while others criticize its lack of depth. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 63%, stating 'Breathless is visually stylish, yet lacking the emotional depth of its source material.' IMDb rates it 6.0/10, with some users appreciating the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's energetic pace, while others find the characters and plot lacking development. Metacritic gives it a rating of 52/100, mentioning that 'Breathless falls short in its attempt to capture the essence of the original French classic'. Overall, the movie is considered a decent remake but fails to reach the same level of acclaim as the original.