Breach is a 2020 action thriller film directed by John Suits. It features Bruce Willis, Thomas Jane, Rachel Nichols, and Cody Kearsley. The film was released on December 18, 2020, by Saban Films.
Plot
In the year 2242, Earth is on the brink of extinction due to a devastating global pandemic. A last-ditch effort to save humanity is underway, with 300,000 survivors selected to board a generation ship called the Ark, which will carry them to a new habitable planet called New Earth.
Noah, a junior mechanic, stows away on the Ark in order to be with his pregnant girlfriend, Hayley. However, he soon discovers that he is not alone. A parasitic alien force has also infiltrated the ship, intending to use the humans as hosts for its reproduction.
With the Ark's inhabitants unaware of the impending threat, Noah must team up with Clay, a grizzled janitor who knows more than he lets on, to stop the alieninvasion before it's too late.
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Cast
- Bruce Willis as Clay Young
- Cody Kearsley as Noah
- Rachel Nichols as Chambers
- Kassandra Clementi as Hayley
- Johnny Messner as Blue
- Corey Large as Lincoln
- Callan Mulvey as Teek
- Alexander Kane as Commander Riggins
- Timothy V. Murphy as Commander Stanley
- Angie Pack as Isabella Ortega
- Thomas Jane as Admiral Kiernan Adams
- Swen Temmel as Fitzgerald
- Ralf Moeller as Vyrl
- Elicia Davies as Veronica
- Johann Urb as Shady
Director: John Suits
Writers: Edward Drake, Corey Large
Box Office Gross: $39,328
Distributor: Saban Films
Release Date: December 17, 2020
Themes
- Survival: The film explores the themes of survival and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Noah and Clay must use their wits and resourcefulness to protect their fellow passengers from the deadly alien threat.
- Sacrifice: The characters in Breach are faced with difficult choices and must make sacrifices in order to save themselves and others. Noah must risk his life to protect Hayley, while Clay must confront his past in order to help defeat the aliens.
- Hope: Despite the bleak situation, the film maintains a sense of hope. The characters believe in a better future for humanity, and their actions are driven by a desire to ensure that future comes to pass.
Critical reception
Breach received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's action sequences and its performances, while others criticized its derivative plot and lack of originality.
Audience reception
The film has a 28% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews. The film's audience score is 44%, based on 355 user ratings.
Overall, Breach is a decent action thriller with some fun moments and a strong cast. However, its derivative plot and lack of originality prevent it from being anything special.