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4.7/10   1,317 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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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: There used to be reasons for people to be together, like stability, security and maybe even a kid. But you see, I don't need you for the those reasons nowadays. I mean, I can get them on my own now if I wanted to. So... if there are no real reasons for two people to be together, then you are into unreal reasons, fantastic reasons, like happiness, good company and comfort and understanding and emotional support... more
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Soundtrack:
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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Refreshing, 3 September 2001
7/10
Author: Puck CLAES from Sint-Truiden

What a fine and refreshing movie. But there is more to it than this. It is a well-made film about a very common and credible situation. It shows us both sides of an ending affair and makes you feel sympathy for each character. Only two players, Salma Hayek and Russell Crowe, to play the game and carry the story to the end. They do well.

The story doesn't go on straight. There are twists in the presentation, cuttings, slow-motion - movie-stills, split-screens, showing off a lot of the pinches of film-making. None of this ever going heavy. It all just fits in, and I like it. Enjoy it. I will again.

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