Heartbreaker (2010)

Alex and his sister run a business designed to break up relationships. They are hired by a rich man to break up the wedding of his daughter. The only problem is that they only have one week to do so.

Director:

Pascal Chaumeil

Writers:

Laurent Zeitoun (scenario), Jeremy Doner (scenario)

Stars:

Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Romain Duris	...	Alex
Vanessa Paradis	...	Juliette
Julie Ferrier	...	Mélanie
François Damiens	...	Marc
Héléna Noguerra	...	Sophie (as Helena Noguerra)
Andrew Lincoln	...	Jonathan
Jacques Frantz	...	Van der Beck
Amandine Dewasmes	...	Florence
Jean-Yves Lafesse	...	Dutour
Jean-Marie Paris	...	Goran
Elodie Frenck	...	Karine
Tarek Boudali	...	Le manager Montecarlo Bay
Philippe Lacheau	...	Le compagnon (as Philippe Lacheau dit « Fifi »)
Julien Arruti	...	Frère de Florence
Geoffrey Bateman	...	Le beau-père de Juliette

Storyline

You could say Alex Lippi is a ladies' man but it is not true. Of course he has already wooed and charmed armies of women, young and less young, French and foreign. But Alex does it only on active service. Indeed he is appointed to break up undesired couplings. This time he must prevent a rich young lady from marrying an English millionaire. The girl is beautiful and the future husband a perfect match. Will he manage to accomplish this difficult mission?

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Plot Keywords:

cleavage | small breasts | down blouse | promiscuous woman | wedding | 

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Taglines:

He's broken every heart except his own... until now.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

French visa # 123625.

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Goofs

When Alex is pretending the fake car-jacking, the windows of the car is smashed, later on we can clearly see the left door with its pane.

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Quotes

Alex: Forgive you? For kissing me? You've awoken me. It's ages since I felt so alive.Thanks to you. But it's too late for me. I'm far away from here. I can't fall in love again. But you - you deserve the best.

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Crazy Credits

A few seconds after the start of the end credits, there are three scenes that involve some of the characters: in the first one, the nymphomaniac friend of the female protagonist seduces the former fiancée of the latter; in the second scene, the father of the female protagonist chats with his friends; in the last scene, one of the characters tries to seduce a woman by imitating the main character's manners, but fails.

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Connections

References It Happened One Night (1934)

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Soundtracks

Said i wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody (Couldn't Keep It to Myself)
(uncredited)
Written by Alex Bradford
Performed by Alex Bradford & The Abyssinian Baptist Gospel Choir

User Reviews

An enjoyably dynamic romantic comedy

I had the chance of attending this film's premiere in Lisbon, that counted with the director's presence. He was pleased that his main goal of entertaining the audience was fulfilled. And that's just it.

Chaumeil hands us a smooth and enjoyable work, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Nothing more than a funny and cool romantic comedy with subtle slashes of a different action because of the 'breaking relationships' plot, always in a soft touch. I point out the chemistry between the two main actors, one of the film's main qualities, and specially Romain Duris that is becoming an essential actor of french contemporary cinema, commercial as independent.

A 'feel-good' movie destined to amuse the public and that achieves well his mission in a dynamic and pleasuring way - 6/10.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

France Monaco USA

Language:

French English Spanish Japanese Arabic Mandarin

Release Date:

17 March 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

Heartbreaker

Filming Locations:

Restaurant Chez Gegene, 162 Quai de Polangis, 94340 Joinville-le-Pont, Paris, Fance

Box Office

Budget:

EUR8,700,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$52,628, 12 September 2010

Gross USA:

$504,030

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$48,023,509

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quad Productions, Script Associés, Focus Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1