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Breakin' All the Rules (2004)

Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
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A man who writes the book on ending a romance runs into rough sledding while starting a new one in this comedy. Quincy (Jamie Foxx) is a magazine editor whose life takes an unexpected turn for the worse when his fiancée, Helen (Bianca Lawson), decides to give him some interesting news at their engagement party -- she's breaking up with him. A few days later, Quincy's boss, Phillip (Peter MacNicol), gives him the task of cutting manpower in his department by 15 percent; too emotionally beaten to fire anyone, Quincy responds by quitting his job. Deeply depressed, Quincy begins writing a letter to Helen to explain his feelings, but as he analyses his emotions, his notes take a different turn, and Quincy decides to write a book about how to painlessly break up with someone. The book becomes a smash best-seller, and Quincy's friends begin turning to him for advice on the subject of getting out of relations. Quincy's cousin Evan (Morris Chestnut) is eager to call things off with his girlfriend, Nicky (Gabrielle Union), and asks him to do the dirty work for him; however, Evan begins to have second thoughts when he discovers Quincy has fallen for her. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jamie FoxxGabrielle Union, (more)
Director(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Breakin' All the Rules

A man who writes the book on ending a romance runs into rough sledding while starting a new one in this comedy. Quincy (Jamie Foxx) is a magazine editor whose life takes an unexpected turn for the worse when his fiancée, Helen (Bianca Lawson), decides to give him some interesting news at their engagement party -- she's breaking up with him. A few days later, Quincy's boss, Phillip (Peter MacNicol), gives him the task of cutting manpower in his department by 15 percent; too emotionally beaten to fire anyone, Quincy responds by quitting his job. Deeply depressed, Quincy begins writing a letter to Helen to explain his feelings, but as he analyses his emotions, his notes take a different turn, and Quincy decides to write a book about how to painlessly break up with someone. The book becomes a smash best-seller, and Quincy's friends begin turning to him for advice on the subject of getting out of relations. Quincy's cousin Evan (Morris Chestnut) is eager to call things off with his girlfriend, Nicky (Gabrielle Union), and asks him to do the dirty work for him; however, Evan begins to have second thoughts when he discovers Quincy has fallen for her. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
85 mins

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Director(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Writer(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Producer(s):
Paddy CullenLisa Tornell
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Scatological Humor, Profanity)
Categories:
Comedy
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    Toni B.

    We really enjoyed this movie because it had some redeeming value in a very comedic setting. I like Jamie Foxx anyway, and I felt he did a good job. We enjoyed seeing Af. Am. actors without many of the negative stereotypes that are set is so many of the movies these days.

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    Leah W.

    This movie was crazy funny. I laughed all through this movie! When Quincy, Evan, Nicky, Phillip, Rita and Helen all meet up at the book party I was on the edge of my seat. I liked Nicky's reaction when she talks to Helen and Rita walks by. And when Phillip tries to beat up Quincy, I thought I was going to lose it. Jamie Foxx and Gabrielle Union hit it on the money! I love how Quincy gets rid of Helen. I think I laughed the hardest when Quincy quits and Evan comes to his house and finds Quincy in a robe. They talk about Quincy's letters to Helen then pulls out this huge stack of papers. This whole scene is funny. No, the whole movie is funny.

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    Kelley T.

    Hilarous! One of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time. Story line is typical and been done before, but it's funny and worth every minute.

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