The Break-Up (DVD, 2006, Full Frame Edition)

My friends had highly recommended the movie, and I finally saw it this morning courtesy of the video store at the grocery. I settled in to watch, and expected a total comedy! It's not. There are funny scenes, and even hilarious moments, but the strength of the movie is in its accurate portrayal of a relationship and how it can go wrong because of little things. My daughter swears that many of the interactions are typical of what she goes through with her husband. One example of a "little thing" is when he goes to the store and brings back a few lemons, not the dozen she wanted. He indicates she didn't need that many lemons . . . but she did. She wanted them for a centerpiece. And little things escalate, with neither one willing to admit guilt or take blame. All in all, interesting, real, and often funny.

"The Breakup" was previewed as a hilarious upbeat romantic comedy of two seemingly perfectly aligned lovers, who embitter as they begin to breakup. A battle ensues over who will possess the condo. Previews lead us to believe that Vince Vaughn, (King of The Fast-Talking Man's Man) and Jennifer Aniston (Starlett of Screen Comedy -- For Now), will examine this disintegration and find their way back to a better life together and rekindle a dying flame. WRONG !!!! This movie is far from entertaining, as you are subjected to viewing, not a battle of wills, but a battle of serious cruelty towards one another. Aniston tries is some deranged cockeyed way to win Vaughn's affections back by parading men in front of him she clearly expresses she will sleep with; and lonely scenes of Vaughn sitting in a darkened empty livingroom, filled with their former happy memories in framed pictures, watching her from a window, face ingratiated in the angst his heart is wretching in visible in his face, and then drowning his wretched soul in Vodka "ain't funny". It's depressing and far too realistic to be a comedy. "The Breakup" should have been advertised as what it really is: "The Most Depressing Realistic Movie of a Gut-Wrenching, Sorrowful and Mean-Spirited Pair of People The Year Has To Offer." -- I found myself screaming inside my head, "STOP! Talk to each other.... Communicate" -- The hurt doesn't end there as each character's very souls are pummeled by demoralizing insults, actions and harm. I wanted to reach into the movie and make them sit down and talk....alas they don't -- and you will watch them walk away from each other. After witnessing their real love for each other be dragged through the sidewalk sores without regret. Scenes like Aniston standing alone in the empty livingroom and diningroom, tears in her eyes, make you beg the misery to stop. If you love each other, STOP !!!! The point may in fact have been to make you realize that neither character is meant to be liked, therein you never can take a side....but that only made it WORSE!!!! Now you helplessly watch two people go out of their way to hurt each other more and more....and never resolve it. And knowing they really do love one another, (which is strongly revealed in side-scenes where each confides in their own best friends that they love the other but their hurtful actions will "turn the other around and that person will now realize this needs to be fixed" -- WHAT??!! -- It makes you ask: Movies are supposed to be entertaining. If I wanted to end up this distressed or feeling emotionally depressed over the high degree of soul-pummeling hurt this movie displays, I can watch the NEWS or call my EX !!!! -- Skip this one and go out for the night. You'll come home happier.

I like Jennifer Aniston, but that isn't why I give it 4 stars. :)
I really thought this movie was pretty good. It's not as good as Derailed, but I still stayed very interested throughout.
From the beginning, I was convinced that they were a couple totally in love, and I really came to care for these characters.

What happens is, she breaks up with him, he reacts harshly, and although they really still are in love, they continue this ongoing fight out of pride...(neither person wants to be the one to swallow thier pride.)
May I add that through all of this, they continue to live together in the condo they purchased together...neither can afford to live on thier own, so they continue living together...and fighting together.
*SPOILER*
Vince Vaughn appears to be the uncaring one, and when his buddy points this out to him, he honestly tries to make a change, then Jennifer Aniston....turns him away !!! THIS upset me, I really thought they were going to get back together, and was very dissapointed that they didn't.

At the ending however, we ARE left thinking that maybe they will reunite
afterall.
I really did like the acting, and as I said, I like Jennifer Aniston, so maybe I was a little less critical toward the movie.
I really honestly thought it was entertaining.

This movie for the most part was a great movie. The moments between Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston are very comedic and dramatic. I thought this movie was going to be a full-on comedy, but it wasn't. It had a lot of drama added in as well as quite a few arguements. The only thing I didn't like about it is the ending. It felt like there needed to be more, it was unsatisfying for me.

If you're a fan of Vince Vaughn or Jennifer Aniston you'll more than likely enjoy this movie.

the movie was ok. i love jennifer anniston! she is a great actress! the movie was good but wasn't what i expected. i thought it would have had a lot more humor and i didn't like the ending- it was like " is that it?!" its good to watch once but i probably would not want to watch it again.

I expected this to be somewhat of a comedy, but it isn't. The previews are totally FALSE. This movie was sad and depressing not funny or a comedy. To watch these two people constantly fight and try to hurt each other was annoying. Anyone can appreciate some of the scenes if you have had a relationship go that bad, but that was when? When we were like 22? I found this movie immature, annoying, good acting, but a horrible story. The only thing going for this movie is the Aniston and Vaugn names. Not even worth renting.

You don't have to have experienced a dramatic break up to appriciate and enjoy this film. Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn are able to effectively capture all the little nuances of male/female relationships. Anyone who has had any kind of relationship with the opposite sex will be able to relate to some, if not all of the scenes in this movie. The plot is simple, but very well acted and thoroughly enjoyable. This movie would make for an excellent date.

I'm a huge fan of Jennifer Anniston, and expected this to be a funny light hearted movie to watch with my wife. It was good, but actually far more depressing that I would have liked. It really is about breaking up, and not breaking up and then having fun getting back together as I expected. I think Jen's move "Derailed" was much better, but this one is certainly worth watching.

I was looking forward to seeing this and I was a bit disappointed with it. I thought it dragged a bit and to be honest, it made me feel like breaking up too! lol Seriously, It did. Left me with the bah-humbug feeling. I LOVE both actors but did not care for the movie at all. sorry.

Two of my all time favorites! Vince Vaughn & Jennifer Aniston match up very well in this 'romantic' comedy. I was hysterical throughout the entire film! My husband was none-to-pleased with it. I'll watch it again, he would file it under "G" if I'd let him! haha Get the girls together, make some pop corn, drool over Vince and cheer Jennifer on! : )

I love this movie. Great story line. Only thing in the end it makes me sad the couple doesn't end up back together..still an A+++ movie. I bought it because it's perfect for my relationship status. The lessons in the movie are classical greatness.

I didn't like the ending much, but it would have also been a bad ending to end the other way....I love Jennifer Aniston and didn't have this movie of hers so I felt the need to buy it :)

the movie came and we will be watching it in a few days. the girls wanted the movie they said it was suppose to be very funny. it looks like it should be a very funny movie.

Very funny movie...reminds me why I don't like to date. I recommend this movie to anyone considering moving in together-YIKES!!

THE FILM IS FLAT OUT GREAT FROM BEGINING TO END..I GOT IT FOR 76 CENTS!!!! AMAZING!!! BEST DEAL I HAVE EVER GOTTEN!! HANDS DOWN!!

Too funny. . . a very great movie!! I am so glad I got it because I never saw it in theaters. I really appreciate having the reasonable shipping and quick shipping at that!

The delivery was a speddy delivery, and the dvd was a great quality , and the movie had my sister's and I laughing hystericaly ! ty

Movie was really funny. During the arguments, both made valid points. Very realistic. I felt so bad for them, I wanted to intervene and talk to them, but I thought she could've done better than him anyway.
Vince is not even good-looking!

i bought this video after i had seen the movie on t.v. the acting impressed me so that i wanted to have a copy for my video library. it is one of the funniest movies ive ever seen, and was a great buy on ebay.

Great condition, I received a couple days after I ordered, excellent service thanks!. The movie is in good condition and I love both actors, I have fun watching it, it's been probably more then 4 times that I had seen it.

It is just so real, and the actors in the movie are perfect and do a good portray. It is just a wonderful movie! Theres a reason why I bought it!!

i have never recieved the DVD though they have cashed my check,
they told me it was to be here no later than last monday and it is now a week and a half later with no DVD.
I emailed them and told them I did not get it and have heard nothing from them.
I want my money back.
I will never use them again for a purchase.

This was a really cute movie. i can surly relate. it was great and the price was awsome too. i can now add this to my collection of chick ficks. thanks a bunch.