Max and Page are mother and daughter, they also happen to be a brilliant con team. Max lures wealthy men into marrying her, then Page seduces the just married guys into cheating so Max can fleece them in the divorce court. But this time it's not so simple, Dean refuses to give up on his marriage and goes in hot pursuit of Max. But that's not all. The girls are in conflict as Page wants to go her own way, whilst the next two men in each of their lives are literally going to turn their world's upside down.
As everyone knows by now, taste and opinions are subjective, none more so than when it comes to comedy in all its various forms. That said, I'm personally surprised that Heartbreakers doesn't have more of a following since it's got a little bit of everything to make it a comedic winner. The cast are working hard and enjoying the material, there's loads of sex appeal for both members of the opposite sex, and crucially, it's very much pinging with moments of hilarity. The ending is perhaps never much in doubt, and yes it's going to be too sweet for some, but preparing for a formula ending whilst having a laugh on the way is, I think, all one can expect from a production such as this.
Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta and Gene Hackman lead the way. Playing mother and daughter, both Weaver & Hewitt delight in their willingness to vamp it up for their characters. And boys, there are legs, oh yes, lovely long legs. Liotta as the lovelorn and recently cash departed Dean is wonderful. Revelling in a comedy role away from his macho image, his timing matched with his incredulity makes one wish that he had done far more comedy in his career. And girls, if you like Liotta in "that" way, you are well served here. Especially in one laugh out loud kinky sequence. Then there is Gene Hackman playing the latest target for being stripped of his cash. As an old and crusty tobacco magnate, Hackman disgusts as much as he amuses, and he too looks to be having a right good old time.
Zippy one line zingers and visual treats along the way, Heartbreakers holds up on revisits. It obviously isn't comedy genius with a deep cranial worth, but it's slinky, sexy and dam well funny. Give it a go and you may just be surprised. 7.5/10
As everyone knows by now, taste and opinions are subjective, none more so than when it comes to comedy in all its various forms. That said, I'm personally surprised that Heartbreakers doesn't have more of a following since it's got a little bit of everything to make it a comedic winner. The cast are working hard and enjoying the material, there's loads of sex appeal for both members of the opposite sex, and crucially, it's very much pinging with moments of hilarity. The ending is perhaps never much in doubt, and yes it's going to be too sweet for some, but preparing for a formula ending whilst having a laugh on the way is, I think, all one can expect from a production such as this.
Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta and Gene Hackman lead the way. Playing mother and daughter, both Weaver & Hewitt delight in their willingness to vamp it up for their characters. And boys, there are legs, oh yes, lovely long legs. Liotta as the lovelorn and recently cash departed Dean is wonderful. Revelling in a comedy role away from his macho image, his timing matched with his incredulity makes one wish that he had done far more comedy in his career. And girls, if you like Liotta in "that" way, you are well served here. Especially in one laugh out loud kinky sequence. Then there is Gene Hackman playing the latest target for being stripped of his cash. As an old and crusty tobacco magnate, Hackman disgusts as much as he amuses, and he too looks to be having a right good old time.
Zippy one line zingers and visual treats along the way, Heartbreakers holds up on revisits. It obviously isn't comedy genius with a deep cranial worth, but it's slinky, sexy and dam well funny. Give it a go and you may just be surprised. 7.5/10