Few romantic comedies in the last decade have even come close to the gates of the rom-com hall of fame, let alone entered them. Heartbreaker has all the elements and more to become an all-time classic in its genre: originality, wit and, above all, breathtaking romance.
Taking a staggering 1.7 million admissions in its French opening weekend and in the UK Top 10 chart for several weeks, the film marks director Pascal Chaumeil’s feature debut, and stars the gorgeous paring of Vanessa Paradis and Romain Duris.
Alex (Duris) is a charming, funny, effortlessly cool, and, most importantly, irresistible to women. He offers a professional service; to break up relationships. In just a few weeks, for a fee equivalent to his reputation, he promises to transform any husband, fiancé or boyfriend into an ex. Hideouts, phone-tapping, fake identities, a devastating smile, anything goes when it comes to fulfilling his contract.
Juliette (Paradis) is a young, beautiful, free-spirited and independent heiress, with a passion for shopping, fine wine, and a word-perfect knowledge of Dirty Dancing. In ten days, she’s due to marry the man of her dreams (Lincoln), much to her father’s disapproval.
When Alex is hired to break up this seemingly perfect couple, he is thrown into an action-filled race against time. Taking him through the sun-drenched streets of Paris to the fast cars and high fashion of Monaco, in his own hilarious seduction ‘mission impossible’ that risks him being caught by his ruthless personal creditors, angry exes, and Juliette herself. But worst of all, will he discover at his own cost that when it comes to love, the perfect plan doesn’t exist?
Film: Heartbreaker
Release date: 22nd November 2010
Certificate: 15
Running time: 105 mins
Director: Pascal Chaumeil
Starring: Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier, François Damiens, Héléna Noguerra
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Studio: Revolver
Format: Cinema
Country: France
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