
The Break-Up
2006, Romance, 1h 47m
194 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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This anti-romantic comedy lacks both laughs and insight, resulting in an odd and unsatisfying experience. Read critic reviews
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Gary
Brooke
Addie
Lupus
Johnny O
Riggleman
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Critic Reviews for The Break-Up
All Critics (194) | Top Critics (53) | Fresh (66) | Rotten (128)
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was mostly shocked by Vince Vaughan, who showed me for the first time that he wasn't the long-delayed immature frat boy he so often plays, but actually an imperfect hilarious, yet often silly, character who's main flaw is his selfishness.
September 12, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
This is that branch of the romantic comedy known as 'a relationship movie', but generally short on witty lines and amusing incidents.
July 22, 2006 | Full Review… -
The Break-Up doesn't turn the rom-com on its head, but with its focus on the darker side of love manages to gently tip it on its side.
July 22, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Sharp dialogue and detailed observations make it a good deal funnier than you might expect.
July 20, 2006 | Full Review… -
Like the story of many broken down relationships: despite the initial attraction, you're left feeling cheated.
July 1, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
It's not a good sign when a movie is called The Break-Up and you can't wait for the couple to split so they'll get some relief from one another, and give the audience some relief from them.
June 22, 2006 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Break-Up
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Dec 02, 2011This film was awful, one of Jennifer Annistons worst. When a couple can't stand eachother anymore, they break up but both refuse to move out. The plot was very boring, we all know what happens at the end, and it wasn't a fun ride. The cast was horrible, Vince and Jennifer spent just two hours yelling at eachother and I maybe chuckled twice at them. The jokes were completely terrible, because there is none, in fact this is like 40% horrible comedy and 60% crappy drama. Even though I hated this, their scenes where they are fighting are very real situations that couples fight about. This movie was boring, unfunny, and even with a few interesting scenes, I never found this movie any fun and it completely sucked.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2011It didn't deserve such negative reviews, for it is a decent comedy. My favorite scene was between Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the bar towards the end.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Sep 24, 2011Just a movie about a couple who keeps yelling at each other after break-up. Some might not like this movie as it's nothing new to watch. But it's actually taken from reality and most of the parts are really true. They tried to add a bit of comedy in it but I didn't find any of those scenes to be funny. It's an okay type of movie. But I wouldn't spend money to watch this movie that I can tell.Dead A Super Reviewer
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Aug 16, 2011It didn't deserve such negative reviews, for it is a decent comedy. My favorite scene was between Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the bar towards the end.Stephen E Super Reviewer
The Break-Up Quotes
Brooke Meyers: | Who loves ya, baby? |
Marilyn Dean: | Travis, get your gorgeous out of here. |
Marilyn Dean: | Discover a path... that doesn't lead back here. |
Gary Grobowski: | Fate has me highly skilled and loaded with talent. |
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