Breaking Up

Breaking Up (1997)

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Based on a two-character play by Michael Cristofer (who also wrote the screenplay), Breaking Up is an odd sort of love story about a couple who aren't sure what to do about their relationship. Steve (Russell Crowe) is a photographer and Monica (Salma Hayek) is a schoolteacher. They're in love, but… More

R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Robert Greenwald
Written By
Michael Cristofer
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 17, 1997 Wide
On DVD
Jun 1, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Cheryl DeWolfe, Apollo Guide

    The disc features the standard extras.

  • Cheryl DeWolfe, Apollo Guide

    Uneven action, flat acting, and a narrow plot that leaves little room for empathy.

  • Karina Montgomery, Cinerina

    Crowe was at the screening of the movie and I wished someone would have asked him "How could you do this movie after doing LA Confidential?"

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  • Leo L


    THIS IS ONE OF MY HIGHLY FAVORED MOVIES!! LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!