![]() ![]() Told by the investigation team, headed up by the hard-nosed Kate Burroughs (Laura Linney), that Hanssen is merely a sexual deviant that must be brought to an embarrassing end of his career, Eric soon feels that this information cannot possibly be true. However, he is soon dragged into an inter-agency investigation and placed in a new office where he is asked to spy on his boss, Robert Hanssen. ![]() Young FBI recruit Eric O’Neill cannot wait to make the status of Agent. Eventually, Hanssen was convicted for selling secrets to the Soviet Union in a true story that is considered one of the worst security breaches in American history. More Detail:īREACH is based upon the true story of young FBI hopeful, Eric O’Neill (Ryan Phillippe), who has been recruited to help bring down his new boss, agent Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper). very mild violence includes two Soviet spies are shot in the head in a dark corridor, gunfire on a shooting range and spy fires gun by the head of his assistant in order to scare him some sexual content includes man is described as a sexual deviant by using graphic terms during a discussion, married kissing, married couple has implied sexual encounter, home-made pornographic video is found and watched with accompanying sound heard, and implied masturbation light naturalistic nudity of woman’s cleavage in a nightgown alcohol consumption is discussed but rebuked for FBI agents, one scene of alcohol consumption depicted and character is implied as being drunk no smoking or drug use and, strong miscellaneous immorality includes lies and deceit in political games between spies and agencies and man must lie to his wife for his job. secrets to the Soviets and Communism is rebuked and character even states that the “Soviet Union failed because of godlessness and atheism” with comments of how the CIA and FBI do not work together, and elements of a negative view on homosexuality as photographer is portrayed as effete and religious character says the “world doesn’t need anymore Hillary Clintons” and he rebukes a political activist he saw on TV who was defending same-sex marriage nine obscenities (including one "f" word) and eight profanities (mostly “Dear Lord,” and “my God” ), plus several instances of name-calling as boss tells employee he is an imbecile, idiot, etc. (BB, CC, Ab, PP, ACAC, Ho, LL, V, SS, N, AA, MM) Strong biblical worldview with many references to Catholicism and Christianity, although the strongest religious character is also a treasonous spy, but he is discovered and punished for his actions, many references to Christ, prayer, the Lord, and phrases like “God expects you to live your faith every day,” as well as Catholic elements such as praying the rosary, going to Mass and Confession, plus strong political elements such as patriotism and serving one’s country, the movie is set in a post-Communist era where spy traded U.S. Thus, it gets an Extreme Caution acceptability rating from MOVIEGUIDE®. BREACH contains some cautionary sexual content and sexual discussions, as well as some foul language, including one "f" word. Obviously, he hid behind his religion to avoid suspicion. Ultimately, however, the most religious and devout character is considered one of the worst spies in U.S. It contains strong religious overtones and themes, plus some pro-American content, along with strong elements of Christianity. ![]() Though a little flat at times, BREACH is well directed and well told. The stakes continue to escalate for Eric as he investigates Hanssen and tries to bring down one of the worst spy rings in American history. As Eric and the investigation team draws closer to the truth, Hanssen becomes more wary of whom he can trust. ![]() Hanssen's betrayal may have led to the deaths of countless spies during the Cold War between America and the Soviets. It is based on the true story of young FBI hopeful, Eric O’Neill, who is recruited to expose his new boss, Agent Robert Hanssen, accused of feeding secrets to the Soviet Union. BREACH stars Ryan Phillippe ("Fill-eh-pee"), Laura Linney and Chris Cooper. ![]()
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