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Heartbreakers (2001)
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Genre: |
Crime/Comedy/Drama |
Director: |
David Mirkin
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Rating: |
PG-13 |
Running Time: |
125 Minutes |
Release Date: |
March 23, 2001 |
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Cast: |
Sigourney Weaver
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Ray Liotta
Jason Lee
Gene Hackman
Anne Bancroft
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Pickup Line: Fraud and felony never looked so sexy!
Quickie: A mother-daughter team of con artists wreaks havoc on the hearts of men across America.
The Long Review:
If you want to learn now to make millions off of love (or so they think), "Heartbreakers" has a few tips you could use. It tells the story of a mother-daughter team, Max and Page (Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt), who cons rich, unassuming men into marrying the mom, while the daughter seduces the poor man, which leads to a quick-ending marriage, then to a quick divorce, then to a hefty settlement. Geez. Pretty clever (if not tiring) scam, huh?
This movie is funny, at times touching, at times enraging, but most of all, entertaining. Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt are a delight to watch as they take on the roles of a conniving mother and seductive daughter, respectively. Comedy and pretty much making a fool of herself (and having fun doing so) seem to fit Weaver like a glove (just like the suggestive clothes she wears in the movie). And Hewitt does a really good job of playing the multi-faceted (and we're sure grueling…um…yeah) role of naughty tease, dissatisfied daughter, and hesitant lover. Wow, who knew a scantily clad player could be so deep? Oh, and speaking of which, males who particularly enjoy seeing Hewitt in tight, barely there clothes will surely appreciate! According to her, she made this movie to shed her good girl image. Um…we think it's safe to say that she's succeeded. Aside from Weaver and Hewitt, Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta, and Jason Lee also deliver decent performances: Hackman as a hacking billionaire, Liotta as victim #13, and Lee as Hewitt's genuine love interest. A strong cast, combined with good dialogue and a decent storyline, make "Heartbreakers" worthwhile.
The movie goes beyond the scamming and seducing to portray a dynamic and complex relationship between Weaver and Hewitt. It's interesting to watch their roles reverse; sometimes, Hewitt acts more like the mother and vice versa. In some ways, it is similar to the Susan Sarandon-Natalie Portman team-up, "Anywhere But Here." Only "Hearbreakers" is less dramatic and depressing…and it shows way more skin.
"Heartbreakers" is a movie that succeeds in putting heart to an otherwise shameless concept: making a lucrative profit from breaking people's hearts. It's funny without being corny, touching without being sappy, and romantic without being mushy. Sure, it's way too long for comfort but it's worth getting a numb ass for just to see America's sweetheart (next to Julia Roberts, of course), Hewitt, cuss, curse, and scheme. Oh, and if you're into Sigourney Weave in garters and lace, then this is going to be quite a treat. Roger Ebert also found the movie funny enough, commenting, " It's not a great comedy, but it's a raucous one, hard-working and ribald, and I like its spirit." Oh, c'mon. We bet he just like Ms. Hewitt's wardrobe…or lack thereof.
In Two Minutes:
Did you know?
- Apparently, the title "Heartbreaker" is quite appropriate for Jennifer Love Hewitt. She broke up with Carson Daly and told the American public all about it…before telling him.
- We guess Sigourney Weaver still has a right to prance around in skimpy clothing. She was chosen by "Empire Magazine" in 1995 as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.
- If for some reason, you feel a craving for brain when watching Ray Liotta, wonder no more. You're just remembering him as Hannibal's live meal in "Hannibal."
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