THE BREAK-UP (DVD)

A comedy with a serious note.

This film was not quite as light hearted and cheesy as I was expecting. It was a funny movie with serious moments that made it seem real. Life is not only one emotion, and this film captures the ups and downs of a couple working through their relationship issues.

Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn give solid perfomances that are entertaining and believable. The only part that isn't too believable is that Vaughn could land a girl like Aniston. But since it happened in real life I guess who am I to talk. Both actors transition very well from their comedic scenes into their dramatic ones. I thought Aniston did a particularly good job with this. Shifting from laughing to crying with astonishing ease all in one scene. She expertly demands the viewers attention and compassion. Vince Vaughn plays his typical witty, and dumb male, character role very well. It is nothing too new from him as an actor, but he does it so well that it is fun to watch again and again. Towards the end of the film he exudes some serious and heart felt emotions that were impressively done too.

The sets were warm and rich in color which made it pleasing to watch. The costuming, or lack there of (wink), was also done very well, and added to the visual pleasure.

The Break-Up is a fun film that showcases a good story through good acting. Not overly funny or overly serious it makes for an enjoyable evening in.


GRADE: A-
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