The Break-Up (12A)
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Break-Up could be a sequel to almost any Hollywood romantic comedy.
In a photo-montage over the opening credits, Vince Vaughn's motormouthed Chicago tour guide (right) and Jennifer Aniston's diligent art gallery manager are seen falling in love and moving in together. Then the trouble starts. Following some horribly believable arguments - ""I didn't say you were crazy, I said you were acting crazy" - Aniston dumps Vaughn. But neither will move out of their apartment, so while they're waiting for the property to be sold, they live in separate rooms, and do their best to torment one another. He throws strip-poker parties late at night; she invites her brother's a capella group over early in the morning. This portion of the film works well enough as a loose compilation of sketches, and it's always a pleasure to see Vaughn gabbing away with his old Swingers buddy, Jon Favreau.
But most viewers, male and female, will come to the conclusion that Aniston was dead right to jilt the selfish, arrogant slob who's been taking her for granted. It's reminiscent of the many, many episodes of Friends in which Ross and Rachel were at loggerheads, except without the preceding years of romance which made you want them to get back together.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments