Breaking is a 2022 American thriller drama film directed by Abi Damaris Corbin and co-written by Corbin and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
The film stars John Boyega as Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine who is in financial trouble and decides to rob a Wells Fargo bank. The film explores his motivations and the events that unfold during the robbery, as well as the impact on the bank employees taken hostage, played by Nicole Beharie and Selenis Leyva.
The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast. It received generally positive reviews, with praise for Boyega's powerful performance and the film's thoughtful exploration of systemic failures affecting veterans.
While the film struggles at times to fully convey its messages, critics highlighted its noble intentions and the way it humanizes Brown-Easley's desperate situation. Breaking was released in theaters in the United States on August 26, 2022.
Overall, Breaking is considered a well-acted and emotionally resonant drama that sheds light on the challenges faced by some veterans in America.