The Break-Up (2006)

In a bid to keep their luxurious condo from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds to get uglier and nastier by the moment.

Director:

Peyton Reed

Writers:

Jeremy Garelick (screenplay), Jay Lavender (screenplay),

Stars:

Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vince Vaughn	...	Gary Grobowski
Jennifer Aniston	...	Brooke Meyers
Joey Lauren Adams	...	Addie
Cole Hauser	...	Lupus Grobowski
Jon Favreau	...	Johnny O
Jason Bateman	...	Riggleman
Judy Davis	...	Marilyn Dean
Justin Long	...	Christopher
Ivan Sergei	...	Carson Wigham
John Michael Higgins	...	Richard Meyers
Ann-Margret	...	Wendy Meyers
Vernon Vaughn	...	Howard Meyers
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Dennis Grobowski
Elaine Robinson	...	Carol Grobowski
Jane Alderman	...	Mrs. Grobowski

Storyline

In Chicago, the art dealer Brooke Meyers feels not appreciated and neglected by her immature boyfriend Gary Grobowski, who is partner of his two brothers in a tourism business, and decides to break-up with him to make Gary misses her. Gary misunderstands her true intention, both follows the wrong advices of family members and friends, beginning a war of sexes with no winner.

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Plot Keywords:

break up | art | a cappella | condominium | family relationships | 

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Taglines:

An Ex-Rated Comedy

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site UIP [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 June 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

La rupture

Filming Locations:

Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$52,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$78,917 (Chile) (4 August 2006)

Gross:

$2,412,807 (Argentina) (15 September 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Wild West Picture Show Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jennifer Aniston wore Generra Jeans throughout the film.

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Goofs

When Gary is at the bar near the end of the movie talking with the bartender, his napkin under his beer disappears and later reappears between shots.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Gary: Come on, come on, come on.
Johnny O: All right, here we go.

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Connections

References Kojak (1973)

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Soundtracks

"Lazy Afternoon"
Written by Brad Hatfield
Performed by Brad Hatfield

User Reviews

Simply Fantastic

Honestly, I was completely shocked by this film. I didn't see it in theaters because it honestly didn't look like the type of film I would typically find appealing. But when the DVD was released, I snatched it up in a hurry because my wife loves romantic comedies. And that's exactly what we thought we were going to get. Instead we got a poignant, heartfelt and almost painfully realistic piece of insight into the psychology and calamity of two people struggling to hold onto something they never had ahold of in the first place: love.

First of all, I must say that Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston were absolutely fantastic. I'm a huge fan of Vince's and I've enjoyed Jennifer in most of the films I've seen her in, but I've never appreciated either of them as much as I did in The Break-up. Their acting was directly on-target. The initial fight scene (when the break-up actually occurs) was so phenomenal I actually paused the movie when it was over just to take it all in. I've never seen two people on screen portray a 'lovers quarrel' so accurately and realistically. Hats off to Jen and Vince for an outstanding performance.

The movie definitely has its funny moments. Vince brings his usual fast-talking wit to the screen and that's an instant recipe for comedy in my book. But what I really took from this movie, as someone who is in a committed relationship and understands (as well as the average person can) the complexities of love, was its underlying message. Love is not all moonlight and roses; it's not always romantic, it's not always fun and it's sure as hell not always easy. But hard work, dedication and a solid foundation of love and respect can bring two people through just about anything together. This movie is absolutely brilliant and I'd recommend it to anyone, but especially married couples or people in committed relationships.