The Break-Up (DVD)

...a detrimental situation is clearly the right thing to do and they know full well when it is time to let go. For most, it is not that easy to do. So much guilt, anger, bitterness, jealousy and downright sadness can cause people to lash out at each other as well as people around them. Petty, childish games are played as the two ex-lovebirds try to score points against one and other. Suddenly they feel like the damage is beyond repair, so they stop ...
...make the break-up as civil and gentle as possible. Story Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn star as Brook and Gary, pair that met at a baseball game, saw sparks fly and made the mistake of rushing into a full-blown relationship just a little too fast. They buy a condo and start a life together, but unfortunately they were never meant to be. At what still seems to be the beginning of this film, they are already getting on each others' nerves. The last ...

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...that I recently saw at the movies, and not a DVD review, so it doesn't come complete with details of what the box looks like or what the special features are, as it's not yet out on DVD. That is of course, unless you know someone who takes his/her video camera to the movies and then sells on a dodgy copy to you afterwards. You know the ones, you insert the blank DVD into a machine, and up comes a dark picture with infrequent mumblings, with the obligatory ...
...the picture. If your really lucky, one cinemagoer might actually stand up to order an ice cream or more popcorn halfway through the film and block the screen for a full 5-minutes. All of the above is more interesting than this film, billed as a "romantic comedy", but sadly lacking any comedy, other than the first 15-minutes. I'll cut straight to the chase…. don't watch this film. There are currently much better films on at the cinema at the moment, ...

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The Break Up is a movie I have wanted to see for a while because it has the lovely Vince Vaughn in it, and I wanted to see what his on-screen chemistry is like with Jennifer Aniston as they are going out in real life, despite attempts to cover up their romance. The movie has been pretty much slated by film critics, but as you all know, I don’t pay attention to the likes of them, I like to find out for myself, be it a waste of time or not…. ...
...a big old fight over the washing up and Brooke dumps Gary in the hope that he will realise his mistakes and try harder with their relationship. Instead though, the couple end up engaging in all-out war, as both refuse to move out of their shared apartment. They both indulge in spiteful trickery to get to each other, but as they are both so stubborn end up actually having to put the ‘condo’ on the market. So, will they realise their mistakes ...

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...good romantic comedy directed by the American film director Peyton Reed. His last success was the Yes man starring Jim Carrey. The screenplay was written by Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Garelick and Jay Lavender. I usually don’t like when the director and the screenplay writer is the same person (Trust the men) and I think it is not an advantage when the leading actor and the screenplay writer are the same (Love N’ Dancing). Well this film was better than ...
...The classification of this film is 12 years and over because of the sex references and the strong language. The film was made in USA and the running time is 102 minutes. It was released in November 2006. Main cast: -------------- Jennifer Aniston – Brooke Meyers Vince Vaughn – Gary Grobowski Joey Lauren Adams – Addie Jones (Brooke’s best friend) Jon Favreau – Johnny Ostrofski (Gary’s best friend) The plot: ------------- Gary works as a partner and ...

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...DVD. ■The Movie■ The concept of the film was very simple a happy couple together enjoying life with one and other and then one day, something gets out of hand and they fall out, the break up, the end. Done. Review Over. ■The Story But of course it's not as simple as that! The film starts with a little clip of the two meeting followed by a lot of photo shots of their happy two years together so there's no wasting time really ...
...place which is good. The haste of getting to the actual breaking up shows that there is a lot to happen in the rest of the film which is always good. The scene is set in Chicago where Gary, a simp[le young man, works for the firm 'The Three Brothers' as a highly successful and much loved tour bus commentator giving guided tours around the city with the help of a few laughs. The ambitious firm plans to go seawards and skywards giving tours of the ...

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...to constant strain and argument. The couple's confrontation comes to a head at a family dinner that leads to the break down of their relationship. With neither willing to make concessions or back down this looks like the end for Gary and Brooke. "The Break Up" is a rom-com in reverse as we watch the decline of Gary and Brooke's relationship. The implosion of their loved up relationship makes for a far more interesting story than your standard boy ...
...me wrong, Vaughn is still the same arrogant yet charming character he usually plays and Aniston is still typecast as Rachel from "Friends" but it is all toned down a bit and works well. Although the film is not devoid of humour it is more from the supporting characters of best friends with Jon Favreau (Pete from "Friends") playing a slightly psychotic Johnny O with glee and John Michael Higgins hamming it up as Brooke's vocal harmony obsessed brother. ...

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...him? you'll have to watch the movie to find out. - Thoughts & Opinions - This isn't the sort of movie I tend to watch too often but seeing as I like both Vince and Jennifers acting and I have already seen so many movies, I thought I'd give it a go. It is pretty much as you may expect for what could be seen as a 'chick flick' movie, there are some pretty amusing scenes, while there are also some more serious scenes/aspects to it. I think it is quite ...
...relate to what happens to the characters, the issue of lack of communication in a relationship is a pretty common one from what I know and the ending is also kind of poignant, I feel, without giving it away again its something that I would presume quite a few people will be able to relate to, so the film works in that sense. I did feel that the movie lagged a bit in the middle, at the start it was interesting to see what led up to Brookes decision ...

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...instead of helping Brooke do the housework when he comes home he’s intent on lying around playing PS2 and watching football. After an awkward family meal things implode in Brooke and Gary’s relationship, Brooke decides that she can’t carry on with the way things stand therefore hatches a plan to break up with Gary in order for him to see how good he has it and change his ways however instead of this Gary plays hardball and completely shuts Brooke ...
...admit they are wrong… is the apartment big enough for the both of them? This was one of the more anticipated movies of 2006 because of the striking similarities to Jennifer Aniston’s private life as only a year or so previous she had ended her seemingly perfect marriage to Brad Pitt therefore taking on the role of Brooke in this movie was undoubtedly a very conscious decision and one that she knew she would get a lot of money and publicity for. ...

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...boyfriend to take me to the cinema. We had intended to see 'Pirates of The Caribbean 2', his choice - not mine. However, by the time we arrived at the cinema I remembered how he always slept through the first one (this annoyed me, as I've had to watch it far too many times.) and I decided we wanted to see a more aptly titled film, 'The Break Up'. I have to point out before I begin, that seeing a film in the Cinema is always a more intense experience ...
...this is why I like the cinema (are you listening gorgeous?). If I missed anything crucial during a popcorn crunching moment, please feel free to point it out. I won't dwell on the story line as I don't want to spoil a great new film! PLOT; After Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) and Gary (Vince Vaughn) decide to split up in anger, it becomes open war. They squabble over the apartment, their friends, their (exceptionally twee) recreational activities. Their ...

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...straight out and bought it. The film was written by Jeremy Garelick and Jay Lavender and even Vince Vaughn did part of the story and the film was directed by Peyton Reed. The story: The film, hence the name, is about a couple who break up and how it effects both of them as they are still living in the same home together while they wait to sell it. However, neither of them really wants to make way for the other so there are lots of comedy moments ...
...their joint friends as normally the group of them do everything together and as you can imagine this suddenly is an awkward position to be in when you don't want to offend either one of the couple! The cast: The cast in this film contains quite a few famous faces and of course the whole thing of Jennifer Anniston and Vince Vaughn getting together was that they fell for each other on the set! The full main cast list is below - Jennifer Anniston - ...

frankiecesca 10.11.2007 (03.10.2008) · Read full review
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The Break Up is an enjoyable if somewhat predictable and safe romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn as a couple who split up after a row but stay in the same house. Brooke (Aniston) is constantly clearing up after Gary (Vaughn), making all the meals, getting their condo ready when they have guests, and generally being the responsible part of the couple. Gary's family is hoping to take the Chicago tourist market by storm, and ...
...had enough and wants out. The problem is that they share the mortgage, and neither wants to move out. Cue a series of events where each tries to outdo the other, Brooke bringing dates and Gary bringing in the pool table he has always wanted and taking over the lounge. What will happen? It's all pretty run of the mill, and nothing special. There are some brilliant dialogue sequences from the fast talking Vaughn, as you would expect, and Aniston wears ...

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Like the song said, breaking up is so hard to do. However making a movie about a couple breaking up is not, it's been done so many times and in so many different ways that eventually we'll probably arrive back where we started. The Break-Up is the movie that fuelled the on/off rumours and denials of the summer months regarding the relationship between its stars Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. It certainly gave the movie some press and kept Heat ...
...be lived up to. Thankfully The Break-Up is a pleasant evenings viewing. Gary (Vince Vaughn) is a guy's guy who likes sports, drinking, buddies and stuff. His fast talking manner charms him into the life of Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) at a baseball game. Through a nifty titles credits photomontage we get the idea of a burgeoning relationship that concludes in the two of them living together. But that's when the problems start, after a misfire of a ...

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THE BREAK UP I am writing a review on the 2006 hit movie The break up starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughan. It’s the story of a couple Gary and Brooke who have been together for over 2 years, and after realising how unappreciating Gary is to her, Brook decides to break up with him. Not because she doesn’t love him, but to make him realise how much she does for him and without her there he will realise how he is treating her. However – the ...
...solution - Brooke can have the bedroom for her own personal space and Gary can have the living room as his personal space. So the 2 are living together and she tries to make him jealous by pretending to date other men but he won’t crack. Gary just assumes that she doesn’t care about him and doesn’t realise what she’s trying to do so he acts like he doesn’t care, so they clash and fights and rows blare. She got him kicked off their bowling team, ...

lesleyanne18 07.08.2007 · Read full review
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...regardless how much you love the actor/actress both of whome are great in their own right. But what the heck happened in this film? If you want action, get something else. If you want thrill, get something else. If you want funny, man, you do NOT want this! However, if you're the oddball who enjoys watching argument after argument after argument, then I guess, this is for you. The actors themselves were not so bad in their acting. In fact, they were ...
...the other hand had no specific point, hardly moved at all and as a result of repetition and inaction, the movie never became interesting. The DVD has no special features except a commentary. As far as I am aware, there is no extended version nor, thankfully, any attempt to make a sequel. There is no attempt at a soundtrack, probably because the director attempted to make the movie as believable as possible. It worked. 2/5 ...

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This is THE film Jennifer Aniston made after splitting with Brad Pitt, so thats why is gathered so much hype with its release! All that aside, this is actually a good film! It stars Jennifer Aniston as Brooke and Vince Vaughn as Gary. The two of them meet at a Baseball game and develop a long term relationship where they live together. The film follows the story of a rift that draws them apart unnessecarily. Brooke complains that Gary does not appreciate ...
...From that argument on, the pair go out of their way to try to get the other to apologise or move out first, to no avail!! I really felt for the both of them because it is clear they did not want to split up, yet the stunts they pull throughout the film are ridiculous and just push each other further away. Aniston is good at playing her serious, yet emotional character and Vaughn is very funny at times as his slobbish, laid back character Gary. They ...

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