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- 2004
- PG-13
- Screen Gems
- 1 h 25 m
- 2004
- PG-13
- Screen Gems
- 1 h 25 m
Summary In this comedy of errors, a man (Foxx), who is unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée pens a "how to" book on breaking up and becomes a best-selling author on the subject. (Screen Gems)
Directed By: Daniel Taplitz
Written By: Daniel Taplitz
- 2004
- PG-13
- Screen Gems
- 1 h 25 m
- 2004
- PG-13
- Screen Gems
- 1 h 25 m
Breakin' All the Rules
46
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Summary In this comedy of errors, a man (Foxx), who is unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée pens a "how to" book on breaking up and becomes a best-selling author on the subject. (Screen Gems)
Directed By: Daniel Taplitz
Written By: Daniel Taplitz
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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27% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
15% Negative
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4 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
46
27% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
15% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
This could be the year's smartest romantic comedy.
Plays strictly to formula, the only real surprise is its apparently ironic title.
Full of sharp ideas and wry moments awaiting the inspired ingenuity of a screwball comedy to pull it all together. It never comes.
The film's failure to adhere to one of the most important rules of humor -- never give extensive screen time to someone who is not the slightest bit funny -- prevents it from being a completely enjoyable, if silly, romp.
Writer-director Daniel Taplitz seems to be trying to invoke classic screwball with this convoluted setup, but it plays like mediocre sitcom.
Yet another unfunny buppie sex comedy in the manner of "The Brothers," "Two Can Play That Game" and "Deliver Us From Eva."
The freshest thing about Breakin' All the Rules is its dropped "g.''
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Production Company
Screen Gems,
Breakup Productions
Release Date May 14, 2004
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline When it comes to getting dumped... He wrote the book.
Awards
BET Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 2 Nominations
BET Comedy Awards
• 1 Nomination
