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By Stefan Pape
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Formulaic breakdancing drama promotes creativity, teamwork.
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Breaking Point
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What's the Story?
BREAKING POINT tells the story of two brothers, Benji (Karam Singh) and Trey (Kelvin Clark), who are both gifted dancers yet have different ambitions in life. With a global breakdancing championship on the horizon, they must learn to put their differences, old resentments, and trauma -- deriving from their mother's untimely death -- to one side and join forces to help Britain win gold.
Is It Any Good?
This British breakdancing drama follows the very familiar or, arguably, tired formula of the sports-competition movie. Breaking Point sticks to the same rules and follows the same narrative structure seen countless times before. It might have been able to get away with these shortcomings had the acting performances of the two central characters been stronger. It's harsh on Singh and Clark, who've clearly been cast for their remarkable breakdancing ability. And they can really dance. But without a real background in acting, it's fair to say that some of the bigger, more emotionally charged sequences are a little above them. The film also lacks an engaging story. Rather than much-needed character development and story-building, directors Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini often just throw in another, albeit impressive, dancing montage.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the trauma the two brothers had to deal with in Breaking Point. How did it impact them in different ways? What's the best way of dealing with difficult events in our lives?
How did the film promote the importance of teamwork? Why is this such an important character strength to have? Can you think of a time when you've shown good teamwork?
Discuss the family at the center of the movie. How did it differ from families you usually see in films? Why is representation so important in media?
The film looks at balancing creative and academic pursuits. Do you have any hobbies? How do you maintain a balance between your hobbies and schoolwork?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 14, 2023
- Cast : Karam Singh , Kelvin Clark , Lucian Msamati
- Directors : Max Giwa , Dania Pasquini
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Sky Cinema
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , School ( High School )
- Run time : 102 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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