Breakwater Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Darren Mann, Dermot Mulroney, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn
Director: James Rowe
Breakwater Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: “Breakwater” delivers commendable performances, particularly Dermot Mulroney’s standout portrayal. The film successfully blends elements of thriller and romance. The script maintains a hopeful undertone amidst themes of lies, revenge, and seizing opportunities. Despite its predictability, the storyline unfolds with twists, and the actors effectively carry out their roles. The film’s exploration of loyalty, naivety, and life after prison adds depth to the overall experience, making it a worthwhile watch for those who appreciate character-driven stories in the modern noir genre.
What’s Bad: The film doesn’t introduce groundbreaking storytelling or intricate genre blends. Dovey’s initial naivety may appear unrealistic, and some dialogue lines could have captured more grit and intensity.
Loo Break: Since “Breakwater” has a runtime of only 1 hour and 37 minutes,...
Star Cast: Darren Mann, Dermot Mulroney, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn
Director: James Rowe
Breakwater Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: “Breakwater” delivers commendable performances, particularly Dermot Mulroney’s standout portrayal. The film successfully blends elements of thriller and romance. The script maintains a hopeful undertone amidst themes of lies, revenge, and seizing opportunities. Despite its predictability, the storyline unfolds with twists, and the actors effectively carry out their roles. The film’s exploration of loyalty, naivety, and life after prison adds depth to the overall experience, making it a worthwhile watch for those who appreciate character-driven stories in the modern noir genre.
What’s Bad: The film doesn’t introduce groundbreaking storytelling or intricate genre blends. Dovey’s initial naivety may appear unrealistic, and some dialogue lines could have captured more grit and intensity.
Loo Break: Since “Breakwater” has a runtime of only 1 hour and 37 minutes,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
James Rowe’s latest film, Breakwater, spotlights Dovey (Darren Mann), a young man who takes on the whole world to deliver on the promise he made to his cellmate. Dovey met Ray Childress (Dermot Mulroney) when he was sent to prison for an unknown crime. Childress had a daughter but never knew where she was based until he found newspaper clippings that told him his daughter, Marina, was in Outer Bank. Childress asked Dovey to go to Currituck and find his daughter. Dovey had no intention to disappoint Childress, as he was among the few people who treated him nicely when he was serving his jail sentence. Also, it was Childress who taught him how to survive and fend for himself in jail. So, it’s the least he could do, implied Childress.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Dovey Disobey His Parole Officer?
Dovey decided to abandon the life of crime for an honest living,...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Dovey Disobey His Parole Officer?
Dovey decided to abandon the life of crime for an honest living,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
“Breakwater” is a new thriller feature, written and directed by James Rowe, starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn and Mena Suvari, releasing December 22, 2023 in theaters:
‘…’Dovey’ (Mann), a young, impressionable ex-con breaks his parole to do a solid for his prison mentor, a conniving inmate by the name of ‘Ray Childress’ (Mulroney).
“Dovey crosses state lines to track down Ray’s estranged daughter but soon discovers her past may be more dangerous than anything he ever faced in prison…”
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‘…’Dovey’ (Mann), a young, impressionable ex-con breaks his parole to do a solid for his prison mentor, a conniving inmate by the name of ‘Ray Childress’ (Mulroney).
“Dovey crosses state lines to track down Ray’s estranged daughter but soon discovers her past may be more dangerous than anything he ever faced in prison…”
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- 12/15/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"How'd he convince you to do this?" Vertical has revealed an official trailer for a mystery crime thriller film called Breakwater, made by a North Carolina native filmmaker named James Rowe. It premiered at the 2023 Cinequest Film Festival and also stopped by the Scad Savannah Film Festival a few months ago. "On North Carolina's Outer Banks, those left after the tourist season have known this strip of sand their entire lives—or washed ashore here with nowhere else to go." A young ex-con risks his newfound freedom to help track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate, and unknowingly brings a devil from her past straight to her doorstep. It obviously has a few twists and turns in it. The film stars Darren Mann as Dovey, along with Dermot Mulroney, Mena Suvari, Alyssa Goss, and Sonja Sohn. This has been quickly set for a December release in a few weeks on VOD,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Breakwater” is a new thriller feature, written and directed by James Rowe, starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn and Mena Suvari, releasing December 22, 203 in theaters:
‘…’Dovey’ (Mann), a young, impressionable ex-con breaks his parole to do a solid for his prison mentor, a conniving inmate by the name of ‘Ray Childress’ (Mulroney).
“Dovey crosses state lines to track down Ray’s estranged daughter but soon discovers her past may be more dangerous than anything he ever faced in prison…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
‘…’Dovey’ (Mann), a young, impressionable ex-con breaks his parole to do a solid for his prison mentor, a conniving inmate by the name of ‘Ray Childress’ (Mulroney).
“Dovey crosses state lines to track down Ray’s estranged daughter but soon discovers her past may be more dangerous than anything he ever faced in prison…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 12/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: Vertical has taken North American distribution rights for James Rowe’s crime thriller Breakwater starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann and Mena Suvari as Film Mode Entertainment kicks off sales at the AFM.
Mann plays a young ex-convict, recently released from a Virginia prison, who embarks on a mission to track down the daughter of a fellow inmate and mentor, played by Mulroney, at his request.
Breaking the terms of his parole he crosses into the state of North Carolina, from where he connects with the woman who is living a seemingly idyllic life in a seaside hamlet in the picturesque Outer Banks area.
As they grow closer against the backdrop of the out-of-season holiday resort, Eve’s dark past closes in on them both.
Further cast members include Alyssa Goss and Sonja Sohn.
The feature recently won the Audience...
Mann plays a young ex-convict, recently released from a Virginia prison, who embarks on a mission to track down the daughter of a fellow inmate and mentor, played by Mulroney, at his request.
Breaking the terms of his parole he crosses into the state of North Carolina, from where he connects with the woman who is living a seemingly idyllic life in a seaside hamlet in the picturesque Outer Banks area.
As they grow closer against the backdrop of the out-of-season holiday resort, Eve’s dark past closes in on them both.
Further cast members include Alyssa Goss and Sonja Sohn.
The feature recently won the Audience...
- 10/31/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Found, the NBC series from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, is heading to the Boston Film Festival.
The series, which stars Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will launch at the festival on September 23, ahead of its premiere on October 3.
It comes a day after NBC revealed the first trailer for the drama, which was originally scheduled to launch last midseason but was pushed to the fall schedule.
The series follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Gosselaar), and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. The cast also includes Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, Karan Oberoi and Kelli Williams.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman,...
The series, which stars Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will launch at the festival on September 23, ahead of its premiere on October 3.
It comes a day after NBC revealed the first trailer for the drama, which was originally scheduled to launch last midseason but was pushed to the fall schedule.
The series follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Gosselaar), and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. The cast also includes Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, Karan Oberoi and Kelli Williams.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mena Suvari will star alongside Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann and more in Breakwater, an indie from writer-director James Rowe and Loose Cannon Pictures, which is currently in production in North Carolina.
The crime thriller revolves around Dovey (Mann), a young ex-con who breaks his parole and crosses state lines in order to track down the estranged daughter of fellow inmate Ray Childress (Mulroney).
Suvari will portray Kendra, the audacious and alluring manager of a restaurant near the state prison, who offers newly released inmates their first taste of the outside world.
The film cast by Orly Sitowitz and Stacey Pianko also stars Alyssa Goss (The Bobby Brown Story), Sonja Sohn (The Wire), and Celia Rose Gooding (Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill).
Matt Paul, Larry Hummel, Edward Winters and Dana Lustig are producing.
Suvari is a SAG Award winner who found her breakthrough roles in Universal’s American Pie franchise,...
The crime thriller revolves around Dovey (Mann), a young ex-con who breaks his parole and crosses state lines in order to track down the estranged daughter of fellow inmate Ray Childress (Mulroney).
Suvari will portray Kendra, the audacious and alluring manager of a restaurant near the state prison, who offers newly released inmates their first taste of the outside world.
The film cast by Orly Sitowitz and Stacey Pianko also stars Alyssa Goss (The Bobby Brown Story), Sonja Sohn (The Wire), and Celia Rose Gooding (Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill).
Matt Paul, Larry Hummel, Edward Winters and Dana Lustig are producing.
Suvari is a SAG Award winner who found her breakthrough roles in Universal’s American Pie franchise,...
- 10/13/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn and Celia Rose Gooding have been cast in “Breakwater.” They join Dermot Mulroney in the crime thriller, which is written and directed by James Rowe, and produced by Loose Cannon Pictures. The film starts principal photography this week in North Carolina.
Mann stars as Dovey, a young ex-con charged with finding the estranged daughter of fellow inmate Ray Childress (Mulroney). Breaking his parole and crossing state lines, Dovey tracks down the enigmatic Eve (Goss). Sohn plays Dovey’s parole officer Bonnie Bell, while Gooding portrays Jess, Eve’s best friend and confidant.
Matt Paul, Larry Hummel, Edward Winters and Dana Lustig are producing.
Mann starred alongside Stephen Dorff in the Mma indie drama “Embattled” and the coming-of-age drama “Giant Little Ones.” He will appear in the upcoming sixth season of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom.” Goss first gained attention for her appearance in BET’s...
Mann stars as Dovey, a young ex-con charged with finding the estranged daughter of fellow inmate Ray Childress (Mulroney). Breaking his parole and crossing state lines, Dovey tracks down the enigmatic Eve (Goss). Sohn plays Dovey’s parole officer Bonnie Bell, while Gooding portrays Jess, Eve’s best friend and confidant.
Matt Paul, Larry Hummel, Edward Winters and Dana Lustig are producing.
Mann starred alongside Stephen Dorff in the Mma indie drama “Embattled” and the coming-of-age drama “Giant Little Ones.” He will appear in the upcoming sixth season of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom.” Goss first gained attention for her appearance in BET’s...
- 10/4/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Another Tyler Perry series is headed back to the small screen. Tyler Perry's Bruh is returning for its second season later this week, and viewers will see four additional faces in recurring roles on the series. Shawn Vaughn, Quei Tann, Liz Lafontant, and Ebony N. Mayo have all joined Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr., Monti Washington, Chandra Currelley, Candice Renée, and Alyssa Goss on the series.
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- 5/24/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: BET+ is gearing up for the second season of Tyler Perry’s Bruh. The 19-episode dramedy returns for Season 2 on Thursday, May 27 with three episodes at launch, then moving a to a weekly rollout every Thursday thereafter. Shawn Vaughn (This is 20), Quei Tann (How To Get Away With Murder), Liz Lafontant (The Oval) and Ebony N. Mayo (Star) have been added as recurring cast, joining stars Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr., Monti Washington, Chandra Currelley, Candice Renée and Alyssa Goss, who return to reprise their roles. The streamer also released the official trailer for Season 2. You can watch is below.
The debut season of Bruh followed best friends John (Brewer), Tom (Mahdi), Mike (Mullings) and Bill (Washington), four thirty-something year-olds who’ve known each other since college, as they maintain their brother-like relationship while trying to find love and fulfilling careers.
Season two picks up with the...
The debut season of Bruh followed best friends John (Brewer), Tom (Mahdi), Mike (Mullings) and Bill (Washington), four thirty-something year-olds who’ve known each other since college, as they maintain their brother-like relationship while trying to find love and fulfilling careers.
Season two picks up with the...
- 5/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
After nearly 11 years at ICM Partners, veteran agent Dana Sims has joined CAA. Sims, who previously spent over 10 years at Wma (William Morris Agency before it became William Morris Endeavor) will be based in the CAA Los Angeles office starting next month.
Clients who will be joining Sims at CAA are Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Pearl Thusi, Alyssa Goss, and Dean Jagger, with others to be announced at a later date.
News of Dana exit comes soon after Deadline reported Laura Gordon, a rising star TV literary agent at ICM, had left the agency to join CAA.
Clients who will be joining Sims at CAA are Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Pearl Thusi, Alyssa Goss, and Dean Jagger, with others to be announced at a later date.
News of Dana exit comes soon after Deadline reported Laura Gordon, a rising star TV literary agent at ICM, had left the agency to join CAA.
- 6/11/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran agent Dana Sims is joining Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the Motion Picture Talent department effective July 1, the agency announced on Thursday.
Previously, Sims spent 11 years at ICM. She will be based in the Los Angeles office of CAA.
Sims brings clients to CAA that include Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Pearl Thusi, Alyssa Goss, and Dean Jagger. Others will be announced soon.
Also Read: CAA Board Adds Sports Agent Lisa Joseph Metelus
Earlier this month, CAA appointed Lisa Joseph Metelus to its board, the agency’s new leadership structure, formed in January underscoring the company’s continued growth and next-generation strategy.
Others on the board include Risa Gertner, Michael Levine, Emma Banks, Joe Cohen, Maha Dakhil, Paul Danforth, Michelle Kydd Lee, Joel Lubin, Sonya Rosenfeld, Rick Roskin, and Tiffany Ward, who collectively oversee the day-to-day management of the agency.
Read original story Veteran Agent Dana Sims Joins CAA in Motion...
Previously, Sims spent 11 years at ICM. She will be based in the Los Angeles office of CAA.
Sims brings clients to CAA that include Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Pearl Thusi, Alyssa Goss, and Dean Jagger. Others will be announced soon.
Also Read: CAA Board Adds Sports Agent Lisa Joseph Metelus
Earlier this month, CAA appointed Lisa Joseph Metelus to its board, the agency’s new leadership structure, formed in January underscoring the company’s continued growth and next-generation strategy.
Others on the board include Risa Gertner, Michael Levine, Emma Banks, Joe Cohen, Maha Dakhil, Paul Danforth, Michelle Kydd Lee, Joel Lubin, Sonya Rosenfeld, Rick Roskin, and Tiffany Ward, who collectively oversee the day-to-day management of the agency.
Read original story Veteran Agent Dana Sims Joins CAA in Motion...
- 6/11/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
After just three airings, Tyler Perry‘s The Oval has proven such a success for Bet that the network has ordered a spinoff for its streaming service, our sister publication Variety reports — and even faithful fans of the over-the-top series may be surprised by which storyline the new show will focus on.
The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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- 11/7/2019
- TVLine.com
Tyler Perry is expanding his partnership with Bet Network with two new series, “Bruh” and “Ruthless” for the network’s streaming service, Bet Plus, Variety has learned exclusively.
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
- 11/7/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Baby Powder is making a return. Mike Epps will reprise his role from the original stoner classic in MTV’s movie sequel How High 2. The network also set a premiere date of Saturday, April 20 and released a first-look at the show open above.
Epps will provide continuity for fans of the 2001 pop-culture phenom, in which he co-starred opposite Method Man and Redman. He joins previously announced cast including Lil Yachty, D.C. Young Fly, Alyssa Goss, DeRay Davis and Mary Lynn Rajskub, with special appearances from Blac Youngsta, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Lil Baby, and Justine Skye.
Written by Family Guy’s Shawn Ries and Artie Johann, Alex Blagg (Workaholics) & Neel Shah (Powerless), the follow-up to the 2001 film chronicles two young “potrepreneurs” on a magical hash-fueled journey to fund their on-demand munchies delivery start-up. Lil Yachty (Roger) plays an entrepreneur and stars opposite of D.C. Young Fly (Calvin) who plays his best friend.
Epps will provide continuity for fans of the 2001 pop-culture phenom, in which he co-starred opposite Method Man and Redman. He joins previously announced cast including Lil Yachty, D.C. Young Fly, Alyssa Goss, DeRay Davis and Mary Lynn Rajskub, with special appearances from Blac Youngsta, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Lil Baby, and Justine Skye.
Written by Family Guy’s Shawn Ries and Artie Johann, Alex Blagg (Workaholics) & Neel Shah (Powerless), the follow-up to the 2001 film chronicles two young “potrepreneurs” on a magical hash-fueled journey to fund their on-demand munchies delivery start-up. Lil Yachty (Roger) plays an entrepreneur and stars opposite of D.C. Young Fly (Calvin) who plays his best friend.
- 3/7/2019
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
How High 2, MTV’s sequel to stoner classic How High, has rounded out its cast. DC Young Fly (Almost Christmas) is set to star opposite previously announced Lil Yachty in the non-theatrical movie followup to the 2001 Universal comedy feature, which starred Method Man and Redman.
Alyssa Goss (The Bobby Brown Story), DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street) and Mary Lynn Rajskub (Night School) are also set to co-star. Additional appearances include NeNe Leakes, Tameka “Tiny” Harris (Meet The Blacks), Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of
Atlanta), Shekinah Jo (T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle) and hip-hop artist Lil Baby.
How High 2 is co-produced by MTV and Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Production is currently underway in Atlanta for a spring 2019 premiere on MTV.
Written by Family Guy’s Shawn Ries and Artie Johann, Alex Blagg (Workaholics) & Neel Shah (Powerless), How...
Alyssa Goss (The Bobby Brown Story), DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street) and Mary Lynn Rajskub (Night School) are also set to co-star. Additional appearances include NeNe Leakes, Tameka “Tiny” Harris (Meet The Blacks), Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of
Atlanta), Shekinah Jo (T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle) and hip-hop artist Lil Baby.
How High 2 is co-produced by MTV and Universal 1440 Entertainment, the production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Production is currently underway in Atlanta for a spring 2019 premiere on MTV.
Written by Family Guy’s Shawn Ries and Artie Johann, Alex Blagg (Workaholics) & Neel Shah (Powerless), How...
- 10/5/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Bet has added to the cast for The Bobby Brown Story, its two-part miniseries starring Woody McClain as the veteran R&B singer. Mekhi Phifer, Lil Rel Howery, T.K. Carter, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross, Alyssa Goss and Sandi McCree also are set to star as production begins toady in Atlanta. The New Edition Story broke Bet ratings records when it aired in January 2017, and The Bobby Brown Story picks up where that pic left off following Brown's successful solo run…...
- 3/6/2018
- Deadline TV
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