The Break-Up

Name: The Break-Up
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2006-06-01
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Cole Hauser, Jon Favreau

2006 | 106 min | Romance, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (34% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.