The Break Up

[carebear]

Just rented this with a friend of mine.

For those who don't remember it's the one with Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston.

When it came out in theatres I figured it was a standard romantic comedy of errors and gave it a pass.

I was pleasantly surprised by it on watching. It had funny bits (some very genuinely and not crude funny bits) but was really a fairly realistic depiction of the common misconceptions, misunderstandings and differering expectations of a relationship. (based on, for one, my experiences with the ex-gf I was watching it with)

The arguments seemed very familiar, not as cliches, but as arguments I've had more than once. The different approaches to "teaching them a lesson" seemed spot on as well as the difference between the public and private fronts presented. It also explored friendship and brotherhood and love despite flaws. Really more of a funny drama than a straight comedy.

I loved the absolutely non-Hollywood ending.

If you avoided it as a "Vince Vaughn" comedy, I'd give it a try.

 

[Miss Dottie]

Hmmm... I was just thinking about renting that. Thanks!

What is the ending? Non conformist to Hollywood? Sounds like they don't get together at the end. Sigh! I like my Hollywood endings.

 

[carebear]

Hmmm... I was just thinking about renting that. Thanks!

What is the ending? Non conformist to Hollywood? Sounds like they don't get together at the end. Sigh! I like my Hollywood endings.

It's neither fish nor fowl. You'll enjoy it more by seeing it.

Do watch ALL the extras though. That's where a lot of the comedic output ended up.

 

[jake_fink]

My wife was off sick today and had me go out and rent this for her.

I saw bits of it. I liked the part where Vincent Donofrio vigorously cleans his ears with a handkerchief.

Otherwise, not so much.

 

[carebear]

My wife was off sick today and had me go out and rent this for her.

I saw bits of it. I liked the part where Vincent Donofrio vigorously cleans his ears with a handkerchief.

Otherwise, not so much.

That's hardly the high point.

I guess you "happily married" types might not empathize. lol

 

[Feraud]

If you avoided it as a "Vince Vaughn" comedy, I'd give it a try.

Here I am avoiding it as a "Jennifer Aniston" comedy.

 

[carebear]

Here I am avoiding it as a "Jennifer Aniston" comedy.

Don't do that either.

 

[Girl Friday]

Yeah, it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. I had to watch it because my boyfriend thinks I am jealous of Jennifer Aniston, just because you call someone a "one trick pony" doesn't mean you are jealous of them. And NO I haven't seen the Good Girl...so I suppose I AM unqualified to judge her based on her acting abilities. But if by jealous you mean she looks great in the clothes that she wears then okay... I can admit that, she does look fantastic...and actually not too skinny.

 

[carebear]

Yeah, it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. I had to watch it because my boyfriend thinks I am jealous of Jennifer Aniston, just because you call someone a "one trick pony" doesn't mean you are jealous of them. And NO I haven't seen the Good Girl...so I suppose I AM unqualified to judge her based on her acting abilities. But if by jealous you mean she looks great in the clothes that she wears then okay... I can admit that, she does look fantastic...and actually not too skinny.

But you're not bitter.... lol

 

[Feraud]

Aniston is a one trick pony. There is nothing wrong with that. It is her career and I will not pay for that kind of entertainment.
This movie is probably an o.k. cable watch but that is about it.

Regarding The Good Girl. Here was a film where she played a character different from her usual Friends/Rachel- I am so goofy, cutsey schtick.
The film was o.k. but that was only one film.
Do not even mention Derailed to me. That film was horrible!

She almost makes Meg Ryan watchable. [huh]

 

[Absinthe_1900]

If you get a chance to see: "We Married Margo," it's a pretty funny film.
It's one that really deserves to be out on DVD

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0194519/

 

[Hondo]

Aniston is a one trick pony. There is nothing wrong with that. It is her career and I will not pay for that kind of entertainment.
This movie is probably an o.k. cable watch but that is about it.

Regarding The Good Girl. Here was a film where she played a character different from her usual Friends/Rachel- I am so goofy, cutsey schtick.
The film was o.k. but that was only one film.
Do not even mention Derailed to me. That film was horrible!

She almost makes Meg Ryan watchable. [huh]

Mommy please buy me a pony!!!

Well spoken dude, goofy and cute, I liked her in "The Good Girl" seen her in clips from Friends, sure not a great actress, it doesn’t matter, she has that “girl next door look” to me, how I’d enjoy being in Vince’s shoes , Brad made one hell of a mistake of dumping her.

For give me Jennifer for going off topic, I haven't had the time to view this film, but hope to shortly, sorry

Speaking of Meg Ryan she is yesterdays news.

 

[Girl Friday]

Poor Meg... she should really stay away from the inflatable lips, that really doesn't look good unless god gave them to you.

She just isn't the same, but we'll always have the "Roy Rogers Wagon Wheel Coffee Table" Meg.

 

[mysterygal]

I saw this movie last night. I thought it was ok, but that's about it. I'd say, pass to anyone who hasn't seen it.
Though, is it just me, or has it been REALLY hard finding a good movie to watch lately?!

 

[farnham54]

Best movie this year: Lucky Number Slevin, hands down fantastic film.

Cheers
Craig

 

[Dinerman]

The Breakup was soooo painful to watch.
we only saw it because it was over 100 degrees out and the cabin in which we were staying had no AC or fans. anyway- that's another story for another time.
we almost walked out, but the air conditioning was so nice we didn't dare.

 

[miss1934]

I just can't watch Jennifer aniston period. No matter what she wears, she either very obviously lacks a bra or is just as obviously sporting a hefty push up. Usually the first one and it just pains me. I like Vince Vaugn though, he seems onthe level.