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Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations
Octavia Spencer
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- (as Octavia L. Spencer)
Faune Chambers Watkins
- The Betty
- (as Faune Chambers)
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- TriviaDuring the making of this movie, Jamie Foxx had cut his hair for Ray (2004). So in the final scene, Foxx is wearing a wig, which is why his hair looks so much longer.
- GoofsAfter Quincy falls onto the cake he gets up to chase after Nicky. The back of his shirt is completely clean with no sign of any frosting from the cake.
- Quotes
Helen Sharp: Hello, I'm Helen, Quincy's muse.
Nicky Callas: Oh. I'm Nicky, Quincy's girlfriend.
Rita Monroe: I'm Rita. I just screw him.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Getaway: Black Monday (2004)
- SoundtracksC'mon
Written by Amon Flanagan, Mystikal (as Michael Tyler) and Jerome Perkins
Performed by Mystikal
Courtesy of Jive Records
Under license from BMG Film & TV Music
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Breakin' All the Rules (2004) is a movie I recently rewatched on Tubi for the first time in a long time. The storyline follows a single man who helps his best friend cover for an impending breakup by meeting his friend's girlfriend at a bar. However, an unexpected attraction forms between the girlfriend and the friend, breaking unspoken rules and complicating all of their relationships.
Written and directed by Daniel Taplitz (Nightlife), the film stars Jamie Foxx (Ray), Gabrielle Union (Bring It On), Morris Chestnut (The Best Man), Peter MacNicol (Ghostbusters II), and Bianca Lawson (Save the Last Dance).
Despite its impressive cast, the movie doesn't quite live up to its potential. Gabrielle Union looks stunning, and Morris Chestnut delivers a solid, authentic performance. Peter MacNicol is amusing as the quirky villain, but Jamie Foxx's over-the-top expressions and mannerisms feel excessive at times, detracting from the film's humor. The comedy leans on predictable hijinks and lacks the sharp wit it needed to stand out.
In conclusion, Breakin' All the Rules is an average comedy that misses the mark. I'd score it a 5/10.
Written and directed by Daniel Taplitz (Nightlife), the film stars Jamie Foxx (Ray), Gabrielle Union (Bring It On), Morris Chestnut (The Best Man), Peter MacNicol (Ghostbusters II), and Bianca Lawson (Save the Last Dance).
Despite its impressive cast, the movie doesn't quite live up to its potential. Gabrielle Union looks stunning, and Morris Chestnut delivers a solid, authentic performance. Peter MacNicol is amusing as the quirky villain, but Jamie Foxx's over-the-top expressions and mannerisms feel excessive at times, detracting from the film's humor. The comedy leans on predictable hijinks and lacks the sharp wit it needed to stand out.
In conclusion, Breakin' All the Rules is an average comedy that misses the mark. I'd score it a 5/10.
- kevin_robbins
- Dec 5, 2024
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- Also known as
- The Break Up Handbook
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- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,264,319
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,088,577
- May 16, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $12,544,254
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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