The Bottom Line
- Chris Cooper delivers one of the best performances of his career
- Compelling story that's allowed to build without feeling rushed
- Good collection of bonus features
- None worth noting
Description
- Commentary by writer/director Billy Ray and former FBI operative Eric O'Neill
- 'Breaching the Truth' - Interviews with the cast and filmmakers
- 'Anatomy of a Character' - An in-depth look at Chris Cooper and his portrayal of Robert Hanssen
- 'The Mole' - The 2001 Dateline piece that detailed the true story
- 8 deleted scenes and two alternate scenes with optional commentary by director Billy Ray and editor Jeffrey Ford
- DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007
Guide Review - Breach DVD Review
Eric O'Neill is pulled from his surveillance job and reassigned as an assistant to Agent Hanssen in order to gather information on the veteran FBI agent. At first told he's been placed there to help build a case against Hanssen as a sexual deviant, O'Neill shortly learns the truth is much more sinister. Hanssen, an agent with 25 years of service, is suspected of treason. It's left up to O'Neill to obtain evidence that will be critical in arresting and convicting Hanssen.
The Bonus Features
The Breach DVD contains an above average assortment of extra features. The commentary track by the real Eric O'Neill and writer/director Billy Ray provides an in-depth look at the casting of the film, the true story, and the staging of certain scenes. In addition, the behind the scenes featurettes allow audiences inside the making of Breach and aren't simply fluff pieces to pad out the DVD.
