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4.7/10   1,366 votes
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Director:
Robert Greenwald
Writers (WGA):
Michael Cristofer (play)
Michael Cristofer (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 October 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
When the sex is great. When the passion is intense. When the love is strong. It's time for... breaking up.
Plot:
Monica teaches, Steve's a photographer. They've dated more than two years. They're arguing, and she leaves for her apartment... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
A sharp and witty film about the one that got away. more (28 total)

Cast

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Russell Crowe ... Steve

Salma Hayek ... Monica
Abraham Alvarez ... Minister
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and sexuality.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Monica: Something happened to the world and nobody understood it. It was confusing and people started jumping to conclusions. There are no more absolutes. Time space good evil the things we know the things we believe in the things we see we thought we understood these things but maybe we don't maybe they're all relative. more
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Soundtrack:
COME RAIN OR COME SHINE more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
A sharp and witty film about the one that got away., 12 August 2000
9/10
Author: xyumaboy from Tucson, AZ

This extremely well written and acted movie is a little treasure that I discovered on the "not rented very much" section of the video store. It follows the relationship of two commitment phobic people who were madly in love with each other but are always looking for a reason not to be happy. Alternatingly absolutely hysterical and poignant, this movie is a must see for all who enjoy a well done realistic romantic comedy (as opposed to an unrealistic one such as Runaway Bride). Certainly not least, Salma Hayak is absolutely gorgeous, sexy, and funny and Russell Crowe shows why he will be a heavyweight in the industry for a long time. You will see why he was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar last year for the Insider after viewing. 9++ Enjoy.

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