Break-Up

Review 1 of 5

xPeterxTraversxFan writes:

3of 4 Stars

Vince Vaughn and Jeniffer Aniston look like the worst couple in the history of marriage.But when together,things couldn't be any better.They play out good as the couple with the wife that juggles her job and housework with one hand while the husband instructs city tours with his brothers.Thats where the problems start.One of my favorite parts of the movie is when Jeniffer Aniston's family comes over for dinner.I'm still uttering chuckles every now and then.The film quickly descends into arguments and hellish fights.Its the whole "You stay in your room,I'll stay in mine" crisis going on between each other.Despite the fact that the movie itself might make you queasy,"The Break-Up" is the perfect comedy to get summer up on it's own two feet and a headstart up at the box office.

Aug 23, 2006 20:52:26

Review 2 of 5

paddock89 writes:

3of 4 Stars

Ripping the sentimental bones from romantic comedy, The Break Up leaves love to rot. But with Vaughn and Aniston enlivening the stark material, the film's hard-heart does not beat in vain. He's fast and funny, she's grounded and glamorous. Pit the two against each other though, and the relationship turns cutthroat.
As the indolent yet persuasive boyfriend, Vaughn and his dexterous mouth find countless opportunities to spit out some classic lines and harbor laughs. But unlike other movies such as Old School and The Wedding Crashers, where Vaughn's sense of humor becomes an entertaining substitute for character development, The Break Up makes him convey sincere sorrow and accept the repercussions. Despite the relationship may be doomed, at least Vaughn redeems his character. Co-star Aniston (a remarkable friend of the camera) who in 2005, failed to track as a femme fatale in the dull thriller Derailed, acted astray playing a black sheep in Rob Weiner's unsound Rumor Has It, is faring better in 2006. Recently Aniston starred in the indie film, Friends with Money, cashing in a rich performance, and with The Break Up Aniston has found a familiar yet legitimate role. She is feisty, honest, beautiful, wounded---she is a woman. When Aniston looks at Vaughn incredulously, we know why, when she cries, our hearts go out to her. Together they become immature children, a pair of villains, volleying contenders, or should I say, two real people.
Writers Jeremy Garelick and Ray Lavender don’t necessarily break new ground when it comes to the jarring differences between men and women, but they make good use of it. Augmented by the two leads, a quirky supporting cast, some neat cinematography, a fitting score, and the Windy-City as a refreshing backdrop, The Break Up is a quality movie about love and war. Though it vacillates between comedy and drama, and in turn, drags from time to time, the film packs heart behind its convictions. Unsurprisingly, Vaughn and Aniston are most fun to watch when they are making each other's cheek bones rise and their eyes sparkle. But, regardless, The Break Up's intentions are unequivocal.

Jul 1, 2006 23:18:28

Review 3 of 5

njkaters writes:

3of 4 Stars

The Break Up is better than many critics say, if only because its the first movie in a while to go into what happens between the Hollywood beginning and the Hollywood ending. Read more at:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/37724/the_breakup_better_than_the_critics.html

Jun 15, 2006 15:40:26

Review 4 of 5

chic971 writes:

2of 4 Stars

No one will like this movie as it's the stark reality of break ups. This is a real life ending where things get akward when you see the ex two years down the road, not a sappy hollywood ending that we've all become used to. There's no happy ending, Vaughn rambles on way too much, too much in fact I felt like telling him to shut up and just listen to the girl for once! There's real life lessons that should be taken to heart for both men and women, some men can be jerks, same with women. I left the movie angry at Vaughn for ruining such a good relationship over the fact that he took Brooke for granted. Oh well, all the power to her in finding the right man that will treat her right.

Jun 11, 2006 11:37:22

Review 5 of 5

mikelee2 writes:

1of 4 Stars

So trite. So bad. Such sparkless acting. Such witless dialogues.

Jun 1, 2006 13:32:45