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Breaking Up poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.4 / 100
1997·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 30m

BREAKING UP

An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.

Above the Line
Robert Greenwald·DirectorMichael Cristofer·ScreenplayMauro Fiore·Director of PhotographyMark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerSuzanne Hines·Editor
Cast
Russell Crowe·SteveSalma Hayek Pinault·MonicaAbraham Alvarez·MinisterCarlo Corazon·Gym Trainer (day dream sequence) (uncredited)Marty Granger·Steve's date - kissing (uncredited)Mary Ann Schmidt·Dream Scene Fitness Model
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Greenwald·Director
Writing· 1
Michael Cristofer·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Mauro Fiore·Director of PhotographySteven A. Adelson·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Suzanne Hines·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mark Mothersbaugh·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Terrence Foster·Production DesignKelly Zitrick·Costume DesignKaren E. Burnett·Set DecorationErmahn Ospina·Makeup & HairNoelle Thurin·Makeup Artist
Production· 9
Robert Greenwald·ProducerDavid Matalon·Executive ProducerArnon Milchan·Executive ProducerGeorge Moffly·ProducerJill Sprecher·Production CoordinatorCas Donovan·Associate ProducerBrad Gordon·Associate ProducerCraig Thurman Suttle·Line ProducerRonnie Yeskel·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Jack Thompson·Thanks
By the Numbers
53.4
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
20%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Breaking Up's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intimate, Tender, Melancholic
Composition
Split
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man and a woman in profile, facing each other with their noses almost touching. The man is on the left, and the woman is on ”

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Atmosphere
Warm, Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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