11/30/2009

Coming Soon: Breaking Point


Indie crime dramas are always hit or miss, unfortunately a lot of people miss out on the good ones because of the stigma that goes along with independent film. Personally I like to give every one I can a chance, based on this trailer for 'Breaking Point' I think it may be one of the more enjoyable of the genre. Tom Berenger is very underrated, Armand Assante is almost always on point, and call me crazy but I really enjoy Busta Rhymes on screen (Higher Learning being his high point). This cast coupled with drug addicted former DA's, kidnapped babies and gangster's galore I'm going to put an early vote in for this being a fun flick to watch. Here's the official synopsis from Barnholtz Entertainment:

"Breaking Point" is a dramatic tale of corruption and self-realization, in which one man has to overcome a deep seeded conspiracy and his own lingering past in order to gain the redemption he desires. Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen ( “Sticky Fingaz” Jones). The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption

and for your viewing pleasure here's the official trailer: