The Break-Up

This article is about the 2006 lm. For the 30 Rock an Old 97s concert, hoping that he will gure out that
episode, see The Break-Up (30 Rock). For the Glee the gesture is meant to be her last-ditch attempt to sal-
Episode, see The Break Up (Glee). vage their relationship. Gary agrees to meet her there,
but misses the hidden agenda, and misses the concert
unwittingly breaking Brookes heart. When Gary goes out
The Break-Up is a 2006 American romantic comedy-
drama lm directed by Peyton Reed, starring Vince for a drink with Johnny, his friend points out that Gary
has always had his guard up, has been guilty of a lot of
Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. It was written by
Jay Lavender and Jeremy Garelick and produced by selshness, and never gave Brooke a chance, emotional
Universal Pictures. intimacy-wise.
Afterwards, Brooke quits her job in order to spend time
traveling Europe. When she brings a customer from the
1 Plot art gallery home one evening, Brooke nds the condo
cleaned and Gary preparing a fancy dinner to win her
back. He lays his heart on the line and promises to ap-
Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke Mey-
preciate her more. Brooke begins crying and states that
ers (Jennifer Aniston) meet at Wrigley Field during a
she just can not give in anymore and, therefore, does not
Chicago Cubs game and begin dating, eventually buying
feel the same way. Gary seems to understand and kisses
a condominium together. Gary works as a tour guide in a
her before leaving. It is later revealed that Brookes date
family business with his brothers, Lupus (Cole Hauser)
(who initially asked her out, but she politely rejected) was
and Dennis (Vincent D'Onofrio). Brooke manages an
actually a client interested in a piece of artwork she kept
art gallery owned by eccentric artist Marilyn Dean (Judy
at the condo.
Davis).
Both eventually move out of the condo. Gary begins tak-
Their relationship comes to a head after the latest in an
ing a more active role in his tour guide business, while
escalating series of, Why can't you do this one little thing
Brooke travels the world, eventually returning to Chicago.
for me?!" arguments. Brooke, feeling unappreciated,
Some time later, they meet again by chance on the street
criticizes Garys perceived immaturity and unwillingness
as Gary is bringing home groceries and Brooke is on
to work on improving their relationship. Gary is frus-
her way to a meeting. After some awkward but friendly
trated by Brookes perceived controlling, perfectionistic
catching up, they part ways but each glances back over
attitude, and expresses his desire to have a little more in-
their shoulder and they share a smile.
dependence (particularly when arriving home from work,
wanting to unwind).
Brooke becomes irate when Gary fails to oer to help
her clean up after a big dinner party at their home; and,
2 Cast
still frustrated from their earlier, unresolved argument,
breaks up with him (despite still being in love with him). Vince Vaughn as Gary Grobowski
Brooke seeks relationship advice from her friend Addie
Jennifer Aniston as Brooke Meyers
(Joey Lauren Adams), while Gary goes to tell his side of
things to friend Johnny Ostrofski (Jon Favreau). Joey Lauren Adams as Addie Jones
Since neither is willing to move out of their condo, they
compromise by living as roommates; but, each begins Cole Hauser as Lupus Grobowski, Garys brother
acting out to provoke the other in increasingly elaborate Jon Favreau as Johnny Ostrofski
ways. Gary buys a pool table, litters the condo with food
and trash, and even has a strip poker party with Lupus Jason Bateman as Mark Riggleman
and a few women. Meanwhile, Brooke has Gary kicked
o their couples-only bowling team, and starts dating Judy Davis as Marilyn Dean
other men in an attempt to make Gary jealous.
Justin Long as Christopher Hirons
When their friend and realtor Mark Riggleman (Jason
Bateman) sells the condo, Gary and Brooke are given John Michael Higgins as Richard Meyers, Brookes
two weeks notice to move out. Brooke invites Gary to brother

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Vernon Vaughn as Howard Meyers, Brookes father Several characters sing a cappella "Owner of a
Lonely Heart" by prog rock band Yes at the family
Ann-Margret as Wendy Meyers, Brookes mom dinner.
Vincent D'Onofrio as Dennis Grobowski, Garys One of the lms scenes is set at a concert performed
other brother by alternative country band, Old 97s in Chicagos
Riviera Theater.
Peter Billingsley as Andrew
The song Timebomb by the Old 97s was also fea-
Mary-Pat Green as Mischa
tured in the movie Clay Pigeons, which also starred
Keir O'Donnell as Paul Grant Vince Vaughn.

Geo Stults as Mike Lawrence The Tone Rangers is the name of an actual a cappella
group in Washington, D.C., who are thanked in the
Zack Shada as Mad Dawg Killa (voice) credits.

3 Reception 5 Home media

3.1 Box oce The lm was released on DVD on October 17, 2006. It
has grossed $51 million in the US from DVD/home video
The romance/comedy lm grossed over $205 million rentals. It was later released on Blu-ray on June 3, 2014.
worldwide, with a total of $118.7 million at the Amer-
ican box oce.
6 References
3.2 Critical response [1]

On Rotten Tomatoes the lm has an approval rating of [2] http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/break_up (retrieved

33% based on 190 reviews with an average rating of 5/10. May 26 2014)
The sites critical consensus reads, This anti-romantic [3] http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-break-up
comedy lacks both laughs and insight, resulting in an odd
and unsatisfying experience.[2] On Metacritic, the lm [4] CinemaScore. cinemascore.com.
has a score of 45 out of 100 based on 37 critics, indicat-
ing mixed or average reviews.[3] Audiences polled by
CinemaScore gave the lm an average grade of C+" on 7 External links
an A+ to F scale.[4]
Film critic Rick Green of Globe and Mail said, Although Ocial website
possessed of a laudable desire not to be yet another run-
of-the-mill, wacky-impediment -- damned if the picture The Break-Up at the Internet Movie Database
can gure out how to be an anti-romance comedy. The Break-Up at Rotten Tomatoes

4 Music
The rst song selection, coupled with snapshots of
the then-happy couple, was Queen's "You're My
Best Friend". Also featured in the lm are the
songs Story of My Life by Social Distortion,
Boogie Nights by Heatwave, "You Oughta Know"
by Alanis Morissette, Timebomb, Salome, and
Melt Show by the Old 97s, Queen's "Crazy Little
Thing Called Love" sung by Dwight Yoakam, and
Dorival Caymmi's L vem a Baiana sung by Jus-
sara Silveira. The closing song, which may portend
the future of their relationship, is Johnny Nash's "I
Can See Clearly Now". In the trailer is another song
by Social Distortion, Ball and Chain.
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