A never-released review recorded in 2009
Back in 2008, Now Playing Podcast recorded three full reviews intended to fill the show’s off-weeks. For one reason or another, they were never released and quietly sat in the archives until now. Created for our 5th Anniversary DVD-ROM, these long-lost episodes finally saw the light of day. You can listen to them now.
The Break-Up pairs Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn as a couple who can’t stand each other anymore, but also can’t afford to move out of their shared Chicago condo. What starts as a messy break-up turns into a drawn-out battle of spite, passive aggression, and emotional one-upmanship. Audiences turned out in droves for this star-driven romantic comedy in the summer of 2006, drawn by the promise of laughs and relationship warfare. But does The Break-Up deliver anything deeper than bickering and bruised egos, or does it wear out its welcome long before the credits roll? Marjorie and Arnie take a hard look at the performances, the tone, and whether this rom-com earns its popularity. Listen in and find out where they land.
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