Breakin' All the Rules (2004)

Director:

Daniel Taplitz

Writer (WGA):

Daniel Taplitz (written by)

Release Date:

14 May 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

When it comes to getting dumped... He wrote the book.

Plot:

Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up handbook for men, becoming a bestselling author in the process.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Male Female Relationship | Writer | Mistaken Identity | Female To Male Foot In Crotch

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Jamie Foxx	...	Quincy Watson
Gabrielle Union	...	Nicky Callas
Morris Chestnut	...	Evan Fields
Peter MacNicol	...	Philip Gascon
Jennifer Esposito	...	Rita Monroe
Bianca Lawson	...	Helen Sharp
Jill Ritchie	...	Amy
Samantha Nagel	...	Sandra / Executive Assistant
Grace Chan	...	Secretary
Danny Comden	...	Sam
Octavia Spencer	...	Stylist (as Octavia L. Spencer)
Heather Headley	...	Herself
Patrick Cranshaw	...	Mr. Lynch
Tate Taylor	...	Attendant
Bob Stephenson	...	Ticket Master

Also Known As:

The Break Up Handbook (USA) (working title)
The Sexpert (USA) (working title)
Untitled Jamie Foxx Comedy (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual material/humor and language.

Runtime:

Argentina:85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Canada:PG | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 | Singapore:PG | USA:PG-13 (certificate #40587)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Screen Gems

Trivia:

During the making of this movie, Jamie Foxx had cut his hair for Ray (2004/I). So in the final scene, Foxx is wearing a wig, which is why his hair looks so much longer.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Quincy goes to Nicky's house to find her after he discovers that his cousin is marrying Rita. When he has the conversation with Amy her hair changes position between shots.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Getaway: Black Monday (2004) (VG)

Soundtrack:

Atomic Dog

Smart Acting

Jamie Foxx is by far the smartest actor of his genre. He would compliment so many other good actors. This role was not made for him but he managed to make it a entertaining movie. Sure would like to see Anthony Anderson & Jack Black do something offbeat with Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Foxx and his disposition should be nominated for stand up person. I believe he could be the next Big thing on screen if his agents and publicists push him the right way. Not to sound old, but Booty Call was brilliant and exceptionally well acted. I suppose i find most things fresh entertaining, only if we could keep it fresh.

Have not seen Ray yet but i hope its good and full of "p" & vinegar.