| The Heartbreak Kid (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan
Studio: Dreamworks Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (71 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7099
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 115 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD117994D
UPC: 097361179940
EAN: 0097361179940
ASIN: B00104AYSS
Release Date: December 26, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/06/2008 Run time: 115 minutes Rating: R
Amazon.com
Ben Stiller and the Farrelly brothers bring out the best in each other. In The Heartbreak Kid, Stiller plays Eddie Cantrow, who--persuaded by his father and friends that he's commitment-phobic--marries a gorgeous and seemingly ideal woman named Lila (Malin Akerman, The Brothers Solomon) that he's been dating for several weeks. But after the wedding, things start to go awry... the least of these being that on their honeymoon, Eddie meets a woman who might truly be the girl of his dreams (Michelle Monaghan, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). As in There's Something About Mary, writers/directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly push Stiller away from his increasingly schticky "tense guy" persona and draw out his sweeter, more multilayered earnest side. On his end, Stiller provides a human core to what could just be a festival of raunch and absurdity (the movie features aroused donkeys, deviated septum jokes, and digitally-enhanced body hair, among other items of questionable taste). It only takes a quick comparison with Jim Carrey in Me, Myself & Irene or Jack Black in Shallow Hal to see what a surprisingly delicate balance that is. The Heartbreak Kid may not be quite as wildly sublime as There's Something About Mary, but it comes extremely close, with kudos to Akerman for her unrestrained nuttiness. --Bret Fetzer
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 Dirty, Filthy, Vulgar, Crass, Offensive, waste of Celluloid November 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What.....my title wasn't enough of a warning.....you want details? You can't handle the details! Friends have we lowered ourselves to the point to say this is entertainment? What are Ben Stiller and Michelle Managhan doing in a cesspool like this? This "movie" is an offense to every adult who cherishes a decent and entertaining romantic comedy. This is so vile I almost got sick from trying to watch it! I had to shut the sound off after ten minutes and finally scanned to get to the end. Pathetic and creepy! Disgusting!
 Who would cheat on Malin Akerman?? October 31, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a bit puzzled as to why the DVD says it is "edited for content". Does anyone know just what this means?? I cannot imagine what could possibly have been left out of the original theatrical release for the DVD release. It was Rated R and warned of "Strong Sexual Content" which I have already seen, I think?? Surely the DVD would contain any and all original scenes, especially with the deleted scenes included?? Does anyone know for sure about this?? Also does anyone know why the widescreen version is 115 minutes long and the fullscreen version is 114 minutes long?? Is one version more complete than the other?? Malin Akerman is an absolute babe and Ben Stiller's character had to be crazy to cheat on her, as his new bride Lila with Michelle Monaghan's character. It is much raunchier, risque and racier than the 1972 film version with Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd. But, considering the remake was directed by the Farrelly brothers it is not really all that surprising. It is funny and the humor is not for all tastes, although not quite as outrageous as Bad Santa, which I also like. Not for the prudish or those easily offended. But if you have a thick skin, just sit back and enjoy it.
 Nope October 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a big fan of the Farrelly brothers. "There's Something About Mary." Wonderful. "Shallow Hal." Hysterical. But hey, even Cadillacs sometimes leak oil; and in keeping with the metaphor, the Farrellys leaked a couple quarts with THE HEARTBREAK KID.
Don't get me wrong, this movie does have several funny moments; I was literally rolling on the floor with one particular scene involving Carlos Mencia as the 'victim' of a vicious hand slap. Yet the film doesn't work for a myriad of reasons, the most obvious one being Ben Stiller's character. When the story begins, Stiller plays a commitment-evasive guy who finally takes the plunge and marries what he thinks is his 'dream girl.' Trouble is, she's his Nightmare on Elm Street; so our protagonist feels compelled to lie, manipulate, connive, trick, thwart, deceive, and weave to get into the good graces of a new woman he's met. . .on his honeymoon. Of course, the more he dodges and weaves, the more trouble he finds himself in--surely, by the end of the film, a golden lesson has been learned?
By the end, alas, Stiller's character is still a liar, manipulator, conniver, trickster, thwarter, deceiver, and dodge 'n weaver (this guy oughta run for office). I discovered I didn't give two cents about him at the beginning of the film, and the character sure didn't appreciate in value by the end. Heads up: This is not your favorite aunt's 'There's Something About Mary'. . .there are some eye-popping scenes that are definitely not for the faint of heart. Maybe that's why this turkey is called THE HEARTBREAK KID. Might be on to something.
--D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning
 Its Rated R people, not PG or PG13 October 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think a lot of people forgot to look at the rating. Its rated R not for some potty mouth but some nudity and some raunch. I was not expecting much, much like I expect from any movie out these days, but was pleasantly surprised. There are a few moments that I was in stiches, and some others that fell flat. Carlos Mencia I thought was so dumb in this he actually cracked me up, I think that was the point "Ah screw off, I am joking". Akerman is good in this, Stiller is pretty funny at times, but it was Monaghan that I really enjoyed in this. Picture a brunette Mary Swanson (Cameron Diaz), but cuter and funnier. Her and her family kind of made this movie for me.
Overall, I enjoyed it, not the best movie but not nearly as bad as many are making it out to be. 3.5 stars
THE HEARTBREAK KID DVD October 17, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I RECEIVED MT ORDER PROMPTLY AND IN THE CONDITION SPECIFIED. I"M HAPPY WITH MY ORDER. NO COMPLAINTS
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