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I enjoyed the uniqueness of the storyline and caliber of acting in this movie, but also found it a bit emotionally draining... Let me explain... I think what differentiates an great movie from a lousy one is the ability of the audience to relate to the characters and what they are going through. In this respect I believe this movie has the makings of greatness- the situation Gary (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) find themselves in has been experienced by MOST, if not ALL OF US at one point, or another. In a nutshell, they do not feel that what they are bringing to the relationship is being appreciated by the other person. Then, in a particularly heated argument Brooke takes things a little farther than she means to. In the heat of the moment she breaks up with Gary. From this point on Brooke tries scheme after scheme to get Gary to apologize to her and save thier relationship... while Gary just pretends that he could care less... Although in the movie trailers they make it sound like Gary and Brooke are just fighting over who gets the condo- that is NOT the jist of the movie (they decide to sell the condo and split the money quite soon after the relationship "ends"). WARNING to anyone who wants to be surprised by the ending... DO NOT READ ON... So anyway, after all the ups and downs and the "game playing" Brooke FINALLY gets what she has wanted from Gary all along- he basically apologizes and tells her he wants to save the relationship. BUT HERE IS THE KICKER- she says it is too late??!!??!! For me this was the draining/frustrating/whatever you want to call it part. I TOTALLY felt let down here... [Sorry again, to anyone who thinks I've given away the ending, but the movie IS called THE BREAK UP...]. But, even as frustrating as this sequence was, the writers didn't just stop there. Instead they provide a lapse of time and then "reintroduce" Gary and Brooke to each other on a crowded street. That just left things totally open ended. I personally can't stand unresolved endings after I've invested time and emotion into a movie... so for me, another let down...Read full review
This was a pretty average movie, but it failed to deliver to my expectations. With all the hype and excitement over Jennifer Anniston and her co-star, I was honestly expecting more. I was truly expecting more humor than there was. It wasn't bad, just not in my opinion a great movie. Their was a lot of foul language throughout and some real-to-life fighting (of course). There were some funny parts here and there. But, basically this movie is just watching them fight and then the ending's a real bummer! You keep thinking after all this fighting...then something great's gotta happen now, right? Well...you judge for yourself. I don't want to give away the ending. I've been told that's not very polite.
This movie was funny, emotional and just plain enjoyable! Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn play a convincing role of a couple who is going through problems that eventually lead up to the "break-up." It is great to see the tension build up between the two, and how each of them take out their anger on each other. The additional characters and family members play and important role in contributing to the whit of the movie and the authenticity. Truly and enjoyable movie! Special Features Include: Commentary Alternate Ending Deleted Scenes Extended Scenes Outtakes
I like Jennifer Aniston, but that isn't why I give it 4 stars. :) I really thought this movie was pretty good. It's not as good as Derailed, but I still stayed very interested throughout. From the beginning, I was convinced that they were a couple totally in love, and I really came to care for these characters. What happens is, she breaks up with him, he reacts harshly, and although they really still are in love, they continue this ongoing fight out of pride...(neither person wants to be the one to swallow thier pride.) May I add that through all of this, they continue to live together in the condo they purchased together...neither can afford to live on thier own, so they continue living together...and fighting together. *SPOILER* Vince Vaughn appears to be the uncaring one, and when his buddy points this out to him, he honestly tries to make a change, then Jennifer Aniston....turns him away !!! THIS upset me, I really thought they were going to get back together, and was very dissapointed that they didn't. At the ending however, we ARE left thinking that maybe they will reunite afterall. I really did like the acting, and as I said, I like Jennifer Aniston, so maybe I was a little less critical toward the movie. I really honestly thought it was entertaining.Read full review
You don't have to have experienced a dramatic break up to appriciate and enjoy this film. Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn are able to effectively capture all the little nuances of male/female relationships. Anyone who has had any kind of relationship with the opposite sex will be able to relate to some, if not all of the scenes in this movie. The plot is simple, but very well acted and thoroughly enjoyable. This movie would make for an excellent date.
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