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‘Heartbreaker’ Makes Romantic Comedy Look Effortless
Submitted by mattmovieman on September 17, 2010 - 6:30amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – If there’s one genre Hollywood has managed to screw up beyond all recognition, it’s the romantic comedy. Many of the worst films in recent years have brought the genre to an all-time low, such as “Leap Year,” “Love Happens,” and anything starring Gerard Butler. These dumbed-down products use stereotypes in place of characters, incessant sparring in place of chemistry and gooey sentiment in place of a tangible heart.