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In a frothy, sexy feature The Huffington Post called an effervescent delight, Alex (Romain Duris of The Beat That My Heart Skipped) is a romantic for hire. If your daughter or sister or friend is falling for the wrong man, Alex will get her to fall for him, watch her dump the loser...and then break her heart by walking away. She ll be sad but wiser and lucky to have avoided a bad relationship. It s a highly profitable business with one rule: don t fall in love. When Alex is hired to woo Juliette (Vanessa Paradis of Girl On The Bridge), he breaks her heart...and his own rule. Starring two of the most beautiful actors in the world, Heartbreaker is the perfect date movie with a sweetly hilarious, Dirty Dancing-inspired finale that you ll never forget.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
HEARTBREAKER ('L'ARNACOEUR') is a delightful bit of French fluff, created as only the French know how. There are 'quotes' from certain films and songs that mix the two main characters together and add to the meringue of the farce. Based on a light story by Laurent Zeitoun, Jeremy Doner, and Yhan Gromb and directed with a fine sense of comic timing by Pascal Chaumeil, this is one of those examples of the farces the French do so well.
Alex Lipp (Romain Duris), his sister Mélanie (Julie Ferrier) and her husband Marc (François Damiens) run a little business: they coordinate efforts to breakup undesired relationships for pay. After a few examples of how the trio works its magic, an assignment takes them to Monaco where they are hired to stop the marriage between Juliette Van Der Becq (Vanessa Paradis) and her wealthy humanitarian fiancé Jonathan Alcott (Andrew Lincoln) - in 10 days time! Alex is avoiding previous client debts represented by a bodyguard Goran (Jean-Marie Paris) but plunges into the formula courtship destruction mode with Juliette; the difference this time is that Juliette seems happily ensconced in the marriage plans and has little time for Alex's plans. But of course through the period of time allotted, Juliette finds qualities in Alex that are missing from her 'perfect' fiancé and Alex breaks his cardinal rule and falls in love with his marked client Juliette. The manner in which the story is resolved is clever and entertaining and heartwarming.
This may not be a great movie but it is a well-acted refreshing little romp to cleanse the palette! In French and English with subtitles. Grady Harp, November 10
Alex Lipp (Romain Duris), his sister Mélanie (Julie Ferrier) and her husband Marc (François Damiens) run a little business: they coordinate efforts to breakup undesired relationships for pay. After a few examples of how the trio works its magic, an assignment takes them to Monaco where they are hired to stop the marriage between Juliette Van Der Becq (Vanessa Paradis) and her wealthy humanitarian fiancé Jonathan Alcott (Andrew Lincoln) - in 10 days time! Alex is avoiding previous client debts represented by a bodyguard Goran (Jean-Marie Paris) but plunges into the formula courtship destruction mode with Juliette; the difference this time is that Juliette seems happily ensconced in the marriage plans and has little time for Alex's plans. But of course through the period of time allotted, Juliette finds qualities in Alex that are missing from her 'perfect' fiancé and Alex breaks his cardinal rule and falls in love with his marked client Juliette. The manner in which the story is resolved is clever and entertaining and heartwarming.
This may not be a great movie but it is a well-acted refreshing little romp to cleanse the palette! In French and English with subtitles. Grady Harp, November 10
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Long, but a Pleasant New Twist on an Old RomCom Theme.
February 14, 2011
Format:DVD
There have been a lot of romantic comedies about prostitutes and gigolos, but "Heartbreaker" (L'arnacoeur) puts a new twist on the lover-for-hire theme. Alex (Romain Duris) specializes in breaking up relationships. With the aid of his sister Mélanie (Julie Ferrier) and brother-in-law Marc (François Damiers), Alex saves women from unhappy relationships by seducing the ladies away from their beaus. He's a pro. And he owes people money. So, when a rich flower magnate hires him to break up his daughter Juliette's (Vanessa Paradis) engagement to a very nice, affluent British man (Andrew Lincoln), Alex accepts. But this case presents some problems: The couple are genuinely happy and well-suited. And Alex is smitten with Juliette.
Most of the movie takes place in Monte Carlo, where the bride is planning her wedding and Alex is attempting to be a convincing bodyguard. Since Juliette is being manipulated, she is the straight man. Her dilemma seems real. Many of the laugh-out-loud moments are thanks to the antics of Mélanie and Marc. Their little team is much too high-tech for such a ramshackle operation, but that's the kind of suspension of disbelief that comedies can get away with. I think there should be a rule that romantic comedies not run longer than 90 minutes, and this one runs 105, but it's fun and makes good use of the new twist on an old theme. The only bonus features on the DVD (MPI 2011) are a trailer (2 ˝ min) and a TV spot (30 sec). Subtitles are available in English SDH, English, and Spanish.
Most of the movie takes place in Monte Carlo, where the bride is planning her wedding and Alex is attempting to be a convincing bodyguard. Since Juliette is being manipulated, she is the straight man. Her dilemma seems real. Many of the laugh-out-loud moments are thanks to the antics of Mélanie and Marc. Their little team is much too high-tech for such a ramshackle operation, but that's the kind of suspension of disbelief that comedies can get away with. I think there should be a rule that romantic comedies not run longer than 90 minutes, and this one runs 105, but it's fun and makes good use of the new twist on an old theme. The only bonus features on the DVD (MPI 2011) are a trailer (2 ˝ min) and a TV spot (30 sec). Subtitles are available in English SDH, English, and Spanish.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Let me state upfront that I am a pretty big fan of Vanessa Parais, the French singer/actress (and partner of Johnny Dep, incidentally). So when I saw this movie recently at my local library, I just had to pick it up.
"Heartbreaker" (105 min.) brings the story of Alex (played by Romain Duris), whose job it is to break up couples where the woman is clearly unhappy by seducing the woman in the relationship. Alex gets hired by the dad of Juliette (played by Vanessa Paradis) to try and break up the woman's relationship and pending marriage. Alex poses as a newly-hired bodyguard of Juliette, but then apparently seems to break the cardinal rule: as the movie progresses he actually falls in love (or does he?) with Juliette, who seems perfectly happy with her upcoming wedding. You'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.
This movie was a massive hit in Europe last year. While there is nothing earth-shattering about this movie, time flew by as I watched this. The main actors ooze charm, and it's always a pleasure to see Vanessa Paradis. In all, I would recommend this if you are in the mood for a light-hearted French rom-com.
"Heartbreaker" (105 min.) brings the story of Alex (played by Romain Duris), whose job it is to break up couples where the woman is clearly unhappy by seducing the woman in the relationship. Alex gets hired by the dad of Juliette (played by Vanessa Paradis) to try and break up the woman's relationship and pending marriage. Alex poses as a newly-hired bodyguard of Juliette, but then apparently seems to break the cardinal rule: as the movie progresses he actually falls in love (or does he?) with Juliette, who seems perfectly happy with her upcoming wedding. You'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.
This movie was a massive hit in Europe last year. While there is nothing earth-shattering about this movie, time flew by as I watched this. The main actors ooze charm, and it's always a pleasure to see Vanessa Paradis. In all, I would recommend this if you are in the mood for a light-hearted French rom-com.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Story with lack of substance
I have previously enjoyed Romain Duris' acting in other movies, but this movie is a poor excuse for a story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrsMimm
5.0 out of 5 stars
French movie
Love the movie and I'm from Nice. Perfect to watch with girlfriend.
I will recommend it its a perfect gift too.
I will recommend it its a perfect gift too.
Published 4 months ago by vava
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun but expected
Overall, "The Heartbeaker" was a fun and entertaining romantic comedy. Though it doesn't challenge our minds very much, it easily keeps us entertained and engaged for the entire... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Muratm09
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, easy to watch rom-com
The Heartbreaker is a lighthearted, likeable romantic comedy that will keep you interested and laughing from the beginning to end. Read more
Published 5 months ago by sweenj09
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty boring, disappointing
I won't summarize the movie, since so many others have done it and done a good job, at that. I will only give you my opinion of the movie. Read more
Published 7 months ago by PC
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD Heartbreaker
If one could give 10 stars, I would give "Heartbreaker" 10. This is one of the funniest and most wonderful movies of all time. Read more
Published 8 months ago by betsygardiner
4.0 out of 5 stars
review of Heart Breaker
Roman Duris plays a man who is used to break up unsuitable engagements. A girl's family hires him when they think the girl's fiance is wrong for her. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Paul Kao
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lightweight French RomCom
There are some things to like in this film. Vanessa Paradis, as the leading lady, is lovely, Julie Ferrier and Francois Damien as the married side-kicks are both terrific, and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Swanson
1.0 out of 5 stars
A bulldozer of a movie.
As in, watching it evokes what one imagines would be the feeling of being hit over the head with a bulldozer. Read more
Published 15 months ago by M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and most entertaining romantic comedy
Funny and beautifully shot movie.
It has the perfect mixture of great acting and comedy.
Highly recommended if you are looking for a good laugh and a movie with a... Read more
It has the perfect mixture of great acting and comedy.
Highly recommended if you are looking for a good laugh and a movie with a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Alex M.
