The Break-Up

The Break-Up

…pick a side.

Directed by Peyton Reed

Produced by Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group

2006106 min5.9 / 10

A high-energy romantic comedy about a couple trapped in their shared apartment after a breakup, oscillating between hostile games and lingering affection.

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.

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  • Is The Break-Up scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Break-Up violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Break-Up easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Break-Up sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Break-Up end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity38

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Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

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Like The Break-Up

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Break-Up

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Break-Up, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Break-Up, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Break-Up, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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