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The Heartbreak Kid (2007)

Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly

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From Time Out New York

There are those who think remaking Elaine May’s 1972 cringe-comedy classic at all is sacrilegious, and those who are simply ecstatic that the star and directors of There’s Something About Mary have reunited. Both of those groups will loathe this rom-com. The original’s premise has been stripped of anything to do with upward mobility, and except for one shot involving a Prince Albert, the Farrellys’ signature shock humor is largely absent. This Heartbreak Kid’s idea of funny is Carlos Mencia with a large mustache. That pretty much says it all.

Author: David Fear 2007-10-09 23:16:47

Time Out New York Issue 628: October 11–17, 2007

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  • Frankie said...
    Posted on May 22 2008 15:43 Excellent review for a bad movie.
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  • FANDABBYDASTIC said...
    Posted on Oct 09 2007 16:59 its THE best film EVER! gotta buy it when it comes out!
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  • ABii said...
    Posted on Oct 09 2007 16:58 its an acee film. funniest so far this year. ive seen it twice becuase i missed 10 minutes of it due to a phone call, & i felt that i needed to watch that ten minutes because it was hilarious!!!
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Cast & crew

Director: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly

Producer: Ted Field, Bradley Thomas

Cast: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman, Jerry Stiller, Rob Corddry, Carlos Mencia, Scott Wilson, Danny McBride full cast

Rated: R

Duration: 115 mins


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