It shouldn’t work.
A romcom that weaves in Dirty Dancing?
Why then, Luke Savage, is Heartbreaker one of the best films in the genre in some time?
I really wasnt expecting to likeHeartbreakerso much.
Which isnt to say that I dont go into movies with an open mind.
I really do, honestly.
(Ive been hurt before, I wont lie.
Although it does mean that every movie since has been pretty good in comparison.He lovedEraser.)
Especially after watchingFailure To Launchthe other week.
Plus, any film that has me wanting to watchDirty Dancingall the way through must be doing something special.
Had I added rip-roaring in there somewhere, Im sure it would have been a shoo-in.)
Hes like a wiry Sacha Baron Cohen with a less welcoming smile.
Therein lies much ofHeartbreakers success, and the biggest clue as to its raison detre.
Thats a small price to pay for how good the rest ofHeartbreakeris, though.
Especially when it leaves us with Ferrier and Damiens delightful double act as the credits roll.
Rating:
4 out of 5
