It's all too easy to not expect much from low budget films but every now and again something like Break comes along and re-charges your faith in the British film industry. The film puts good old British indy filmmaking right back on the map with some outstanding performances and a beautiful story.
Sam Gittins performance as Spencer Pryde is nothing short of incredible and I felt the pain of his journey every step of the way, so much so he deserves to pick up an array of awards for it! Also his relationship with his dad played by Luke Mably and how the story between them develops is nothing short of beautiful.
Also Terri Dwyer's performance as Spencer's mom is extremely heartfelt! Noteworthy scene after the house has been raided and Spencer returns home..
There are so many great performances to note here with such names as Rutger Hauer and Jammie Foreman and David Yip.. Scott Peden performance as a bad ass drug dealer is particularly off nerving! Wouldn't want to meet him down a dark alley!
Overall the pace is well kept and the production value feels much higher than what I anticipate the budget probably was.
This is a film that you really need to see that will not disappoint... a hard hitting but ultimately uplifting story that is not to be missed.. I am so glad to see some British productions such as this are getting funded as they demonstrate there is serious talent to be seen not only from cast but from crew.
Review of Break
