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Modern Romance (1981)

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Opening well past the point favored by most romantic comedies, director/co-writer/star Albert Brooks' take on the genre begins with a breakup. After exchanging harsh words in a diner, Brooks and Kathryn Harrold go their separate ways. Brooks then spends the next few days attempting to forget his troubles through work, exercise, drugs, and other women, torturing himself at each step. While it's hinted early on that this isn't the couple's first breakup, it eventually becomes clear that the they

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Albert Brooks

In Theaters: Mar 13, 1981 Wide

On DVD: Jan 24, 2006

Cast

Albert Brooks
Robert Cole
Kathryn Harrold
Mary Harvard
Bruno Kirby
Kay
Jane Hallaren
Ellen
James L. Brooks
David
George Kennedy
Himself/Zeron
Bob Einstein
Sporting Goods Salesman
Gene Garvin
Sound effects mixer
Meadowlark Lemon
Himself
Rick Beckner
Zeon
Joe Bratcher
Jim
Candy Castillo
Drugstore Manager
Cliff Einstein
Music Mixer
Virginia Feingold
Bank Receptionist
Albert Henderson
Head Mixer
Dennis Kort
Health Food Salesman
Thelma Leeds
Mother
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Neighbor
Tyann Means
Waitress
Jerry Belson
Jerry
George Sasaki
Hugh Warden
Bank Dick

Critic Reviews for Modern Romance

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (4) | DVD (8)

The first part of the film is farcical and very funny.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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Ends up more insightful than funny.

January 8, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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In Albert Brooks' second comedy, which is both funny and irritating (some of it by design), he plays a nuerotic film editor who's unable to sustain a normal relationship

December 27, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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