The Break-Up (2006)

I only have 3 "steps" in rating a movie. 3 stars - loved it, kept me awake, had fun, ate a lot of popcorn 2 stars - barely kept me awake and it was boring for me 1 star - the last transformers the last knight :))I give 3 stars to this one, great story, realistically illustrated, looks great, sounds great, fantastic acting, maybe the soundtrack could've been better. Overall great movie to watch at night, makes you think when you go to sleep :). Girlfriend/wife friendly, tho it might bring up some unsaid stuff so be aware :)

This movie really did surprise me. I was actually shocked of the low ratings. This movie may not have a big twist or conflict. It also doesn't have complicated storyline. This movie actually is pretty simple. It tells a story of a couple who is on a though times of their relationship. How that problem could take them somewhere they never thought before. And how by overcoming it, they found something else inside them that is actually the answer of all their problems. You will see a lot of yelling scenes, but also heartbreaking and heartfelt moments. And the best part is that you could totally relate to these characters, or to the story. You will realize that this is actually very realistic, these moments in the movie could actually happen in real lives. Such a beautiful balance.I must say that i have no doubt on vince and jen's acting. Clever comedians who are also able to nail the serious moments too. You will laugh on their jokes, you will smile when the romantic scene comes, and you will cry when the sad moment comes (seriously i cried so much on the last 30mins). Very well acted.This may not be the best romcom movie of all time, but the break-up sure is worth to watch. Especially if you want to see one of the most realistic story of romcoms.

I've long postponed to see this movie because it's about a break-up. Although this could be a refreshing subject, it's not always something you're in the mood for. The design of the poster suggested a romantic comedy so I expected it to be full of clichés. And how interesting can a story be when it's about everyday stereotypical fights that men and women have... Well, it wasn't.The first half of this movie was downright boring. If anything, it reminded me of real-life situations in which people were fighting and others stood by in awkward silence. By chance, I saw the episode of the Simpsons in which Milhouse's parents fight and want a divorce right before I watched this movie. And it had the exact same 'dinner party with Pictionary' scene in it!So the first half of the movie made me feel awkward and bored. I didn't get why these people ended up together in the first place. His attempts to win her were kind of creepily obsessive and pushy... As the audience, you obviously think he's a selfish prick (with both all the realistic and all the over the top absurd male clichés thrown at you). But then they do the same for the female main character and you don't really care anymore. You don't even want them to get back together. It was basically two children trying to make each other jealous, anyway.Still, this movie has something to offer that made me rate it 5: - It made me curious about the ending, although I didn't really care. - It was pretty cool how the dull and ridiculous bald guy actually turns out to be the one telling his friend Gary the truth. - It was surprising to see the self-centered boss of Brooke somehow turn into a likable lady.But the biggest reason to give this utterly boring movie 5 stars is: My partner spontaneously started doing the dishes after watching it. Whether it was the impact of the movie on his conscience or the sudden exciting appeal of the dishes after watching a boring movie, I don't know. But I guess it pays off, in a way. ;)

Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn) is a loud mouth boorish Neanderthal who works as a tour guide in Chicago. Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston) works at an art gallery and feels completely neglected by him. They fight and they break up. Only neither of them are willing to move out of their luxury apartment and a war of the sexes ensues.He is an insensitive idiot. It's not a new character for Vince and it's getting tiresome. She's a high maintenance girlfriend disguised as the girl next door. Again it's not a new character. They are not likable characters and I'm getting tired of the actors doing the same thing over and over again. They don't make for a good couple, and they don't have good chemistry. They should never be together in the first place. The only good thing is that they don't get back together.This is meant to be a comedy. But there is too much serious anger and hate to be funny. It had a chance of this being a dark comedy, but nobody here could figure out how to make one.