Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

mov_maniac Amazing performance from Richard Gere. Got to hand it to him,right from start to finish he steals the show and he is well complimented by Valérie Kaprisky.A care free living in the moment attitude as he cruises around the city stealing cars and is in love with the lovely valerie who doesn't love him at first but she falls for his attitude as he makes her smile and she says in one scene "i am free when i am with you jesse". simply in love with the movie theater scene. the chemistry between the two was mesmerizing to watch as this one leaves you truly breathless. Do not miss this one out guys because you are in for one helluva ride!!

PimpinAinttEasy Jim Mcbride receives a letter from some guy named Quentin Tarantino in 1984. This is what it says.Hey Jim, whats up dude? Breathless was the real deal. I mean, I am a fan of Goddard. Big fan actually. But you nailed it with Breathless. This is what every film ought to be like. I loved all the comic book references. I mean you had a scene where Richard Gere reads out of "The Silver Surfer". Oh my god, I nearly exploded during that scene. What a great idea that was. I'm writing a script based on the Silver Surfer comic book. I am sure the f!ockers will reject me man.And I loved the rock n roll and surfer music soundtrack. How cool was that. Though there are better surf music bands out there than the ones you played in your movie. I have an idea for a movie that would have a lot of surf music.Valerie Kaprisky is kind of a bad actress. And Jim, I am afraid I do not agree with all the nudity. I disagree with the objectification of women even though I am fine with scenes where their arms get chopped off an blood spurts out like a shower. HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I wouldn't really have cast Richard Gere. I mean he did a great job. But Travolta would have been better. He is just a better dancer. And a lot more cooler. But I'm so glad you didn't cast him because I have an idea for another movie where I'll have Travolta dancing. And that's going to be cooler than the dance scenes in your movie. HAHAHAHHAHHAA! The film did have some pacing issues. But there was so much cool stuff in it. Anyway, just watch out for me, Jim. I plan to make my first movie before I am 26. And I will rip off from your movie. And you know what? My movie is going to be cooler than yours. HAHHHAHAHAHAHA! Quentin.(6/10)

Scott LeBrun Director Jim McBride does manage to create a fairly amusing film based on the classic, highly regarded French film that inspired him to become a director in the first place - Jean-Luc Godards' "Breathless".The story set up is basically the same, as Richard Gere, in one of his most electric film performances, plays Jesse Lujack, an arrogant, authority defying punk, who in his attempt to get to L.A. quickly from Las Vegas, steals a car and accidentally shoots a cop (who later dies). However, this film has more to do with his energetic pursuit of the love of his life, French student Monica Poiccard (Valerie Kaprisky), than anything else.Incidentally, one can see how Geres' performance may affect ones' feelings about the film. It is an acquired taste, as is the character of Jesse, who's a big fan of Jerry Lee Lewis music and Silver Surfer comics. You also wish he'd shut the hell up about going to Mexico. But there's no denying the actors' conviction in playing this person. The stunning 19 year old Kaprisky remains a prime visual attraction, and both she and Gere do get nude for the film.McBride does give the film a decent amount of flash, and populates the story (he co-wrote the screenplay with L.M. Kit Carson) with striking faces and striking characters. A rich cast includes such people as John P. Ryan, as a hard driving detective, film director and designer Eugene Lourie as an architect, playwright Miguel Pinero as Carlito, James Hong as a grocer, Waldemar Kalinowski, also a production designer (and occasional actor), and Art Metrano as a criminal lowlife. The city of L.A. becomes a character in its own right, with much of the film shot on location rather than on any sort of set.The soundtrack is eclectic, with the expected usage of Jerry Lee tunes and a rocking end credits cover by X.This won't be for everybody, and it does admittedly go on longer than it should. It's at its best when it focuses on Monica; Kaprisky is definitely a grounding force for the story. Kaprisky remains compulsively watchable throughout.All in all, this is engaging in spurts, and it has enough style, sex appeal, and humour to make it a decent viewing experience.Six out of 10.

naomiengland Picture 1992, a 12 year old girl reading British Vouge they talking about steaming love seances and they mentioned this movie. x-mas 1992. The play Breathless on BBC2. I watch it and this started by love of Richard Gere. Richard plays a street punk Jesse, that shots a cop. Jesse flees to be with a Fench lady hes in love with. Jesse breaks into Monica's flat and showers the part of this movie he shows his penis.!!! Breathless shows the hardship a street punk, thats madly in love with a normal French lady that has goals in life. After they have sex, Monica turns away and she knows she messing with her good life for a street punk."Jesse I don't know what you want from me. I love you but I don't want to love you, you don't fit into my plans in my life". Monica is torn from her job and wasteing it with Jesse.If you haven't seen Breathless I won't say more,even not likening Richard Gere. Watch Breathless this underrated movie. I do cry at the end evey bloody time. I am now 30, I would say I have seen Breathless 20 or 30 times.