Writer-director Daniel Taplitz seems to be trying to invoke classic screwball with this convoluted setup, but it plays like mediocre sitcom.
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The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
Jamie Foxx finds his funny bone is firmly intact in the effervescent, urban-flavored romantic comedy Breakin' all the Rules.
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L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
Yet another unfunny buppie sex comedy in the manner of "The Brothers," "Two Can Play That Game" and "Deliver Us From Eva."
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The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Written and directed by Daniel Taplitz, Breakin' has a hard time building up steam and an even harder time distinguishing itself from any number of UPN sitcoms.
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TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
This tepid romantic comedy not only fails to break the rules, but it follows them to the letter.
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Village Voice
Village Voice
The threadbare plot gets considerable padding from alternately psychotic, lecherous, and greedy Caucasians.
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Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
No movie this stupid should need a plot synopsis this complicated.