Shadows of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Stretch Into 2022
Like the 1970s Sidney Lumet classic, ‘Breaking’ is a well-made, serious drama about an actual hostage situation at a bank that deserves to be seen.

Comparisons can lead to non-objective, even malignant thoughts, yet while watching the new movie “Breaking” I couldn’t help but think of “Dog Day Afternoon.” That classic from the 1970s is such a monumental depiction of a bank heist gone serio-comically wrong that every hold-up movie since has had to contend with it.
Please check your email.
A verification code has been sent to
Didn't get a code? Click to resend.
To continue reading, please select:
Enter your email to read for FREE
Get 1 FREE article
Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY
$0.01/day for 60 days
Cancel anytime
100% ad free experience
Unlimited article and commenting access
Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days