Theo Robertson ... Was my initial reaction but BREAKING UP is a bit of a turkey . To all intents and purposes this is an inferior WHEN HARRY MET SALLY for a younger generation . It`s episodic and never feels convincing , but the worst criticism I have is that the two stars never shine on screen . Maybe if Crowe`s character beat up a few people while all Salma`s scenes revolved lying on top of that body builder in the gym it would have been more watchable ?

MLDinTN What was the point of making this movie. I can't think of one. The movie stars two big name actors but all that happens is they break up get together break up get together.... We get some silly scenes such as Steve in the tub picturing Monica with a guy at the gym. It was obvious the two didn't belong together, so why should the audience care if they break up. That was part of the problem with it besides it just being a stupid idea for a movie.FINAL VERDICT: Not to good. Don't expect the Russell Crowe from Gladiator in this. I don't recommend it.

guigelaar Personally, I rented this movie because Russell Crowe starred in it before he got huge. That fact was the only thing that saved this movie. Granted, it was a good story and the casting was wonderful, however, at the end of a movie, one is not supposed to be left with questions. What were their last names? What grade did she teach? What was it he did? What city were they in? Basic questions should be answered in the beginning. I can see asking yourself at the end, "Why did their relationship turn the way it did?" Of course, you should almost have an answer for that too. Film makers definitely do not want to leave you with the question, "Why did I rent this movie?" but this movie would achieve that if it hadn't been for the young, mostly shirtless, incredible actor, Russell Crowe.

puck_claes What a fine and refreshing movie. But there is more to it than this. It is a well-made film about a very common and credible situation. It shows us both sides of an ending affair and makes you feel sympathy for each character. Only two players, Salma Hayek and Russell Crowe, to play the game and carry the story to the end. They do well.The story doesn't go on straight. There are twists in the presentation, cuttings, slow-motion - movie-stills, split-screens, showing off a lot of the pinches of film-making. None of this ever going heavy. It all just fits in, and I like it. Enjoy it. I will again.