Product Description: The game is on and the rules are out as Jamie Foxx Morris Chestnut Jennifer Esposito and Gabrielle Union star in this outrageous comedy that rewrites the book of love. After being dumped by his fianc e aspiring writer Quincy Watson (Foxx) pens the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller Quincy starts giving his cousin Evan (Chestnut) choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan s beautiful girlfriend Nikki (Union) gets wind of the plan it s these players that end up getting played in this sexy comedy of errors about breaking up breaking throughand breaking all the rules.DVD FeatuesThe Three Stooges "Hoi Polloi" Short FilmQuincy Watson Interview"The Break-up Handbook" Making-of FeaturetteGag ReelCast and Crew CommentaryWidescreen PresentationSystem Requirements:Running Time 85 MinsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396013124 Manufacturer No: 01312
Amazon.com: Jamie Foxx proves a winning romantic lead in the surprisingly subtle Breakin' All the Rules. When Quincy (Foxx, Ali, Collateral) gets brutally dumped by his fiancee, he researches the psychology of firing employees to create a break-up guide--a guide to a kinder, gentler break-up. His cousin Evan (Morris Chestnut, The Brothers) is afraid that his girlfriend is going to dump him, so he asks for Quincy's help, setting in motion a web of mistaken identities that snares Evan's girlfriend Nicky (Gabrielle Union, Bring It On), Quincy's boss Philip (a wonderfully squirmy Peter MacNicol), and a blithe gold digger named Rita (Jennifer Esposito, Dracula 2000). Writer/director Daniel Taplitz gives his characters, if not three dimensions, then two and a half--comedy comes out of their personalities instead of lame gags. Add in some unpredictable plot twists, genuine chemistry between Foxx and Union, and the result is genuinely fun. --Bret Fetzer
Not Bad Breakin All the Rules is a good movie. Very funny at times, a lot of laugh out loud moments, a good storyline, and great/believable chemistry between Union and Fox. And the pug did a great job also!! It's always great to see a good love story - especially one involving African American main characters.
I'll give it an "A" for effort. Though not flawless, this movie is not disappointing and should be given a try.
Note to Self:: If You need to Break up Get Jamie Foxx to Do It! Well, first ya gotta look at what type of movie it is. By no means was it planned out to be an Oscar Winner, or a Blockbusting Special Effects Movie...It's just plain Funny. You have about 3 or 4 misdirections in the fact that Quincy (Foxx)is sent his friend Evan(Chestnut) To break-up with E.'s Girl Niki. Who has a feeling that is what is happeneing so she lies and says her name is Mary. So all Chaos insues. But in the end everyone gets the girl; it's a Funny comedy of Errors. As usual Jamie Foxx is funny as ever, and aside from the main plot there are little side things that make you laugh. I only gave this movie a 3 because I'm comparing it to ALL the other movies...but as far as a comedy Date movies this bad boy is a 4.5+. So I Hope you find this review useful. And Yes the tips in the movie actually are useful. I only gave them a "Field Test" Once...but they worked like a charm. This isn't the same type of movie as Brown Sugar, or any of the other movies that are billing like this one. It is truely in a class of its own. Got a lil' something for the guys to laugh at, and the girls to get a little something out of too. One thing is for sure...she'll definately understand after watching the movie why the words "Baby we need to Talk" Scare a dude to death. Enjoy Guys!
HELP...!!! Need to find song from this moive. C'mon I have been looking everywhere for this song. I can not find it on any Mystikal CD's. The song is played throughout the movie and also when Q hits his cuz and starts to walk out of the building to get the girl. If you know where to find this song, please let me know.
interesting this film in some ways was a Pre-cursor to Will Smith's "Hitch".Jamie Foxx is a writer who gives out advice.Morris Chestnut always got a role in the Soul Buppie flicks.Gabrelle Union is cool as always. this film works because it doesn't get to predictable though it does lose some points because not enough laughs or predictable runs in spots.still worth given a looking at.
Very Entertaining Jamie Foxx & Gabrielle Union are magnetic.
Breaking up with someone is always a difficult thing; especially when the person being dumped isn't ready for the relationship to be over.
But this film gives some great tips on how to do it and get out of the person's house in one piece. I just hope my woman doesn't use them on me! I would be seriously hurt! LOL!
Fun film! One tip though, park your ride in your garage at all times!
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