Product Details

• Actors: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman, Jerry Stiller, Rob Corddry
• Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
• Writers: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Bruce Jay Friedman, Kevin Barnett, Leslie Dixon
• Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English, French, Spanish
• Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Dreamworks Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: December 26, 2007
• Run Time: 114 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00104B360
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,567 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Ben Stiller and the Farrelly brothers bring out the best in each other. In The Heartbreak Kid, Stiller plays Eddie Cantrow, who--persuaded by his father and friends that he's commitment-phobic--marries a gorgeous and seemingly ideal woman named Lila (Malin Akerman, The Brothers Solomon) that he's been dating for several weeks. But after the wedding, things start to go awry... the least of these being that on their honeymoon, Eddie meets a woman who might truly be the girl of his dreams (Michelle Monaghan, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). As in There's Something About Mary, writers/directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly push Stiller away from his increasingly schticky "tense guy" persona and draw out his sweeter, more multilayered earnest side. On his end, Stiller provides a human core to what could just be a festival of raunch and absurdity (the movie features aroused donkeys, deviated septum jokes, and digitally-enhanced body hair, among other items of questionable taste). It only takes a quick comparison with Jim Carrey in Me, Myself & Irene or Jack Black in Shallow Hal to see what a surprisingly delicate balance that is. The Heartbreak Kid may not be quite as wildly sublime as There's Something About Mary, but it comes extremely close, with kudos to Akerman for her unrestrained nuttiness. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description
Big laughs head south of the border in the Farrelly Brothers' newest twist on boy-meets-girl. When the single and indecisive Eddie (Ben Stiller) meets the sexy and beautiful Lila (Malin Akerman) the guy who could never pull the trigger jumps the gun. While honeymooning in Mexico Eddie discovers he's made a really big mistake. He soon meets Miranda (Michelle Monaghan) his real soul mate. But when the love of your life isn't your wife things can get quickly out of control. Now it will take some desperate measures to turn his honeymoon from hell into the perfect romantic getaway.DVD Features: Commentary: Commentary by the Farrelly Brothers Other: The Farrelly Brothers in the French Tradition Other: Ben & Jerry Other: Heartbreak Halloween Other: The Egg Toss Bloopers: Gag Reel Additional Scenes: Deleted Scenes: Additional Scenes: On the Beach Additional Scenes: Fire Dancers Additional Scenes: Breakfast Order Additional Scenes: Sky Diver Additional Scenes: Pillow Additional Scenes: Driving with Dad Easter Eggs: Peter's Greatest Pratical Joke EverSystem Requirements:Running Time: 176 Mins.Format: DVD HD Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 097361317106 Manufacturer No: 131710

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Heartbreak ... of Spending Fourteen-Dollars on Rubbish ... , February 2, 2008

By	Erica J. Dymond (Lake Winola, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Heartbreak Kid (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)

The Farrelly Brothers have a history of works that are borderline "crude" and/or "tasteless" ... and that doesn't bother me a bit. Weirdly, I thought Shallow Hal was "kind of cute" ... and, hey, I'm not alone in enjoying There's Something About Mary (it's a guilty pleasure). But "The Heartbreak Kid" ... well, there is a reason why most of the reviewers here are trying to warn you against buying it.

It seems that The Farrelly Brothers have caved to the pressure of making genuinely crass, "shock-comedy" ... perhaps the wild success of works like The 40-Year-Old Virgin , Superbad, and Knocked Up inspired the pair to attempt a similarly-themed film ... but, you see, that type of youthful-humor is not their forte. The end-product is not only awkward (I could almost forgive that), but painfully embarrassing (for everyone involved, including the viewer).

I think the most disappointing aspect of this work is that Ben Stiller signed-on for the project. While I did not expect the typical romantic-comedy for which Stiller is known (Along Came Polly, Keeping the Faith, Meet the Parents etc...), I did expect a role worthy of his immense talent (I mean this is the guy who did Permanent Midnight, Zero Effect, The Cable Guy , AND Mystery Men ... he can be silly, cutting-edge, and intense!!). His skills as an actor were entirely wasted here (any actor can play a desperate bachelor experiencing a mid-life crisis ... YAWNNNN!). Ditto for Jerry Stiller (that all of his jokes hinged on some manner of vulgarity is sooooo pedestrian!!)

This film has not a speck of playfulness (which is why most people enjoy the Farrelly Brothers). And, I assure you, I will think twice before investing in another of their works. They have forgotten their audience and reek of desperation. (Guys, you do not have to keep up with the new directors, just do your own thing!!)

In sum: I'm not advising you against watching it, I'm just suggesting that you rent it before you buy it. As far as this film is concerned, it is literally one of the worst directed (no need to delve into it here), worst (re)written (see for yourself), disasters of the year.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's up with these reviews? Funniest movie I saw in 2007, December 30, 2007

By	B. Mahaney "LOTR Rules" (Canyon, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Heartbreak Kid (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)

I appear to be in the minority, but I couldn't stop laughing during this movie so I have to defend it against the other reviewers. I went to see it at the theater, and it reminded me a lot of "There's Something About Mary". Of course Ben Stiller's character is a heel, that's the whole point of the movie. He marries a girl that he barely knows, realizes that she's not the person he thought she was (she's very disturbed, in a Farrelly Brothers sort of way) , meets a normal (and I might add very hot) girl while on his honeymoon, and falls in love with her. Just by knowing that plot, that Ben Stiller is in it, and that the Farrelly Brothers directed it, you've really gotta see this movie for what it is. It's not Shakespeare. It's just a very funny, very ADULT summer comedy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't watch this with your kids. It's that simple., January 19, 2009

By	Tina "retail queen" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Heartbreak Kid (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)

I am amazed that this movie has received such low ratings simply because of the sex scenes and other over the top jokes. It's rated R for a reason. Even if you can't put aside the shocking scenes and humor, is the movie really worthy of just 1 or two stars? I personally thought it was really funny and it had a good storyline. Just don't watch this with kids or anyone you are uncomfortable seeing sex scenes with. It's that simple.

What's the movie about? Eddie (played by Ben Stiller) meets a really attractive and smart woman named Lila (played by Malin Akerman) and they decide to get married after knowing each other for quite a short amount of time. On their honeymoon, Eddie sees the real Lila (annoying, disgusting, and basically just an all around psycho). Eddie then meets another girl on their honeymoon and falls for her. What's a guy to do?

Let's talk about the positives first. First, the cast is great. From the main characters to the minor, every single actor is great for their role. Second, I think the storyline is a bit unique. Yes, there are a lot of movies out there where the guy meets the girl (or vice versa) and the guy falls in love with someone else. However, most other movies don't have the guy falling in love with someone else on their own honeymoon. The jokes are laugh out loud worthy. It's just constant humor all the way through.

And now for the negatives. Yeah, if you don't like crude, shocking humor, you probably won't like the handful of scenes in this movie that contain such content. But like I said, it's a handful. Not every scene is horrible. I did think the sex scenes were a bit over the top and if I had a parent or a kid in the room with me, I'd be uncomfortable. But since I watched this alone and I understood that that particular scene was supposed to show just how crazy Lila is, I didn't think it was that bad. Other than the over the top content, I can't see how anyone would think this movie is terrible.

I understand that some people didn't like Ben Stiller's character and I could definitely understand why some wouldn't like the movie based on that. If you don't like the main character, you're not going to care about him/her. Personally, I liked his character and wasn't at all bothered by him.

Look, if you watch this movie knowing that it's rated R (in the beginning it even states that there is sexual content) and you're still "upset" about the shocking scenes and thus gave this movie 1 or 2 stars, you clearly didn't watch the entire thing. The movie as a whole is pretty good even when you add in the crazy stuff. I'd certainly recommend it.