Breakin In
Breakin In

Breakin In

1986Movie70 minEnglish

Comedy plot line has Fawn and her gal pal Nina Hartley trying to break into the adult industry while schlubs Herschel Savage and Randy Paul figure that becoming adult video actors will help them get laid (!). They fail but then impersonate adult filmmakers and of course cross paths with the gals -pure corn.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users65%
Director: Bille WoodruffGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Quincy is a successful novelist who is struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, Nikki. After their breakup, he enlists the help of his friends to try and win her back, leading to a series of comical and often disastrous attempts to prove his love. The film follows Quincy's journey as he navigates the complexities of romance and learns what it truly takes to maintain a relationship.

Critical Reception

Breakin' All the Rules received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a formulaic romantic comedy that offered little new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between its leads, but criticized for its clichéd plot.
  • The film's attempts at humor often fall flat.
  • Seen as a generic romantic comedy with a lack of originality.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be an entertaining, albeit predictable, romantic comedy. Many appreciated the performances of Jamie Foxx and Gabrielle Union, and some enjoyed the lighthearted humor. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story was too formulaic and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

Jamie Foxx played a character who was a novelist, despite the film's title suggesting a focus on dancing or music, a subtle nod to his versatility.

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