In Chicago, the art dealer Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston) feels not appreciated and neglected by her immature husband Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn), who is partner of his two brothers in a tourism business, and decides to break-up with him to make Gary misses her. Gary misunderstands her true intention, both follows the wrong advices of family members and friends, beginning a war of sexes with no winner.
"The Break-up" is a surprisingly good dramatic comedy, showing a delightful war of sexes between a young couple that is misguided by family members and friends. The story is well constructed, has many funny moments, it is never corny and has a wonderful conclusion, different from the usual clichés of Hollywood movies. The charming and gorgeous Jennifer Aniston and the nice Vince Vaughn show an amazing chemistry and have great performances with an excellent cast, and Judy Davis is unrecognizable in the role of Marilyn Dean. The alternate ending in the Extras of the DVD is simply awful, and could have spoiled this good movie. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Separados Pelo Casamento" ("Separated by Marriage")
"The Break-up" is a surprisingly good dramatic comedy, showing a delightful war of sexes between a young couple that is misguided by family members and friends. The story is well constructed, has many funny moments, it is never corny and has a wonderful conclusion, different from the usual clichés of Hollywood movies. The charming and gorgeous Jennifer Aniston and the nice Vince Vaughn show an amazing chemistry and have great performances with an excellent cast, and Judy Davis is unrecognizable in the role of Marilyn Dean. The alternate ending in the Extras of the DVD is simply awful, and could have spoiled this good movie. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Separados Pelo Casamento" ("Separated by Marriage")