Breaking Up (1997)

Monica teaches, Steve's a photographer. They've dated more than two years. They're arguing, and she leaves for her apartment, only to return in a few minutes to say they should stop seeing ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Greenwald

Writers:

Michael Cristofer (play), Michael Cristofer (screenplay)

Stars:

Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek, Abraham Alvarez

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Russell Crowe	...	Steve
Salma Hayek	...	Monica
Abraham Alvarez	...	Minister

Storyline

Monica teaches, Steve's a photographer. They've dated more than two years. They're arguing, and she leaves for her apartment, only to return in a few minutes to say they should stop seeing each other. A few days later, they're back together, but within two hours, he takes offense at an off-hand remark, and the separation starts in earnest. They see other people, then, out of the blue, Steve asks Monica to marry him. She says yes, and a time of ecstasy begins: they interview strangers, asking them what makes a marriage work, and she moves in with him. Then comes the wedding, and when Steve freezes, anger rends the relationship again. Can harmony return?

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Plot Keywords:

anger | apartment | desire | break up | discussion | 

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Taglines:

When the sex is great. When the passion is intense. When the love is strong. It's time for... breaking up.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor em Chamas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greenlight Productions, New Regency Pictures, Regency Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Connections

Referenced in Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election (2002)

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Soundtracks

"ANNIVERSARY 6"
Written by Ed Ackerman
Performed by Polara

User Reviews

And the point was...

What was the point of making this movie. I can't think of one. The movie stars two big name actors but all that happens is they break up get together break up get together.... We get some silly scenes such as Steve in the tub picturing Monica with a guy at the gym. It was obvious the two didn't belong together, so why should the audience care if they break up. That was part of the problem with it besides it just being a stupid idea for a movie.

FINAL VERDICT: Not to good. Don't expect the Russell Crowe from Gladiator in this. I don't recommend it.