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Box Office Preview: Jen and Vince Ready to Rumble

by Gitesh Pandya | June 01, 2006

Summary

How much money will moviegoers spend on watching two celebrities yell and scream at each other for 106 minutes? That is the question that Universal, and the film industry in general, will be asking itself with the opening of The Break-Up, the new romantic comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. Back to Article

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The Senhman writes:
on Jun 01 2006 07:12 PM

I think Universal will be very happy with $26M, considering Vaugh and Aniston aren't consistent draws at the box office. And yeah, there hasn't been a romantic comedy in a while.

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ozoz writes:
on Jun 01 2006 07:14 PM

This movie is not romantic and it is not a comedy, but it is a poor movie. Don't see it. it was bad.

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hugz4thugz writes:
on Jun 01 2006 10:53 PM

F*ck Vince Vaughn! Mr. I dont make quality flicks I just want the paycheck. On second thought Id make a movie with Jennifer Aniston for millions of dollars too. I guess paint me a sellout too

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Enemy writes:
on Jun 02 2006 03:20 AM

Seriously, who want's to see yet another of Jennifer Aniston's dull romantic comedies? She should end her non-existing moive carreer already and try to get back into television.

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new12play writes:
on Jun 02 2006 06:45 AM

Seeing the reviews for this one makes me anticipate the other Crasher movie this summer...You, Me, and Dupree. I don't really understand. The Break-Up seemed to have all the makings of an interesting take on the romantic comedy. I'll wait for video now, but I hope Vaughn gets back into the comedy he's more known for.

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Friends_best_show_ever writes:
on Jun 02 2006 07:42 AM

[b]Its gonna be great![/b]
Jennifer should keep making movies, and more movies and a Friends reunion special. Vince is really funny! I love Wedding Crashers and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, by the way, his part in the latter is hillarious!

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synergyred writes:
on Jun 02 2006 07:45 AM

I'll actually be seeing The Break Up. I know now that it's probably better to see it as a matinee then a night show, but I like to see things for myself before I bash them. Vince Vaugh has not let me down yet and Jennifer Aniston.... well her clothing looks really pretty at least.

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virtua1 writes:
on Jun 02 2006 08:35 AM

WE THOUROUGHLY LIKED THIS MOVIE!
I saw this movie with my wife in previews, and despite a well-intentioned non-hollywood ending (I won't spoil it, but it was actually GOOD, just not the WAY and WHATs of how it was portrayed) , this movie was VERY GOOD. It was obvious that the ending would be tweaked - just not sure how it plays out in the final release here. Anyway, I hate when good movies get beat up by critics for no good reason. This was a brave movie to attempt, and deserves your ticket at the box office. The Break Up is about these two who obviously love each other, but in the attempt to affect change (or stand their ground), each half of the couple does things that just frankly makes things worse. Anybody who has gone through a bad or even mildly rough break up can identify with this. And yes, the movie can show moments that are identifiably painful (just like the real thing), but we were LAUGHING and were entertained in the process. Jennifer gets to show that she can act in something deeper than a usual paint-by-numbers comedy (it's really her best yet). And Vaughn, despite the fact that his character is a bigger jerk than usual, is still likeable and brings depth to the role while we are laughing. There was a strong supporting cast, and the writing was relatively strong. This is not The Wedding Crashers (a modern comedy classic imho), but is a memorable entertainment that will have you appreciating your date / spouse / signif other, or even your independence. Go see this movie - you will agonize - laugh - and be happy you did... It is different, can be hilarious at times, and treats its viewers like intelligent adults - HOW REFRESHING!!
( A word about critics in general: There are very few original opinions out there. I've actually witnessed a critic reading other preliminary reviews on his ipaq BEFORE he saw the MOVIE! So yeah, he took a couple notes during the first 30 min, but then put it away. So he was looking to see how the prevailing winds of opinion were blowing BEFORE he wrote his own - presumably to go with the flow... Good thing he didn't rate the movie on, oh let's say - its OWN MERITS!!!! )

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pradeep55 writes:
on Jun 02 2006 09:03 AM

[b]to virtua1[/b]
you don't have to be so brief, please explain further!!!!

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virtua1 writes:
on Jun 02 2006 09:12 AM

In reply to this comment (#837235)
:) Sorry for noob length. Saw the unfair drubbing this was getting and couldn't take it anymore - had to say something!

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