The Break-Up Reshot to Give Jen a Happy Ending
Filed under: Comedy, New Releases, Universal, Celebrities and Controversy
According
to the New York Post's Page Six (I can't believe I just typed that sentence), the upcoming Jennifer Aniston/Vince Vaughn
romantic comedy The Break-Up has been given (NOTE: The Page Six link is now
behind a paid archive. Here's a
link to Hollyood Elsewhere discussing this) a new ending thanks to extensive reshooting. The new ending will not
show the two characters finally breaking up but rather have them making
up and getting back together. Test audiences apparently "hated" the way the movie originally
ended and so Universal ordered reshoots that sent the cast back to Chicago for a period of time at substantial cost.
The rationale of the test audiences who disliked the ending seems to be that Aniston, who has gone through very public
personal issues, deserved a happy ending and to keep her guy.
So the audience is transferring something that is happening to a star in her personal life to her on-screen character. Thank you so much, celebrity gossip magazines. The movie as it was planned and originally shot seemed to be interesting and funny, with a great cast and what appeared to be a fairly intelligent storyline. But now it's been remade into yet another romantic comedy that doesn't try to do anything orginal and plays to the lowest common denominator. Argh.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
4-11-2006 @ 3:51PM
Ray Arbour said...
I wouldn't mind giving Jen a happy ending...
Perhaps the DVD will include the original ending - that way my wife to watch it with me, and I won't want to kill myself when it's over.
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4-11-2006 @ 9:14PM
Nick said...
Wait, they expected audiences to be okay with a romance movie that didn't have a happy ending?
Come on, it's America. Happy endings are just how it's done.
I personally find it sad that even when Hollywood tries to change things, people still want the same old shit. Then we complain how it's all the same.
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4-12-2006 @ 10:23AM
Josh Boelter said...
They should have shown the test audiences that last scene in the screening room from The Player.
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4-12-2006 @ 12:45PM
Robin said...
Jen is the american sweetheart and deserves only the best. And it great to see other people think the same. You go JEN!!!!
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4-12-2006 @ 2:24PM
Martha said...
Given the fact that Ms. Aniston suffered a loss that only a death in the family would be worse, I am extremely empathetic and sympathetic to her situation. When a relationship sours we believe that nothing will take that pain away. In truth, both time and universal karma will set things right. I enjoy happy endings as they send a message of hope, hope that this too shall pass, that there is something and someone better for us. Every human being deserves to be treated with love, respect, and honesty. By Brad jumping so quickly into bed with another woman, he has shown his true colors. And be sure of one thing, Brad: what comes around goes around. Your betrayal of your wife may come back to bite you in the ass. If you think Ms. Jolie won't tire of you someday, when you are older and your looks fade like everyone else, think again. You wont't be her first husband, or her last.
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4-12-2006 @ 11:39PM
sandra stone said...
i think they should not argue and that love comes before money and lets pray for the best for all of them especially for the unborn child and angelina's two other childern but i still think it wasnt fair for brad to distroyed jennifer anistons feelings that got hurt emotionally , she got very hurt for what he did and angelina got him rapped around her finger but again lets pray for all of them not to get hurt in any way and also for their happiness.
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4-12-2006 @ 11:48PM
sandra stone said...
it sad for the unborn and the childern and the americans sweetheart jennifer aniston, let pray for their happiness, praiseGod.
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4-13-2006 @ 8:28AM
Gilian Bucheister said...
I think it's so sad when people criticize Jennifer Aniston's new light on life. Yes she suffered what many americans do daily, a divorse. However, have your private information, hopes and dreams destroyed in public and let me know how you feel. This movie is interestingly choosen a cast that have real life drama (Jennifer and Brad's break up and now Jennifer and Vince's relationship). So the audience (or test audience in this case) wants to see a happy ending for those involved now. Brad and Anglenia have their baby and fairly tale ending, Jen deserves the same! (Even if it's only in a movie!)
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4-13-2006 @ 8:29AM
Irene said...
Too bad they didn't reshoot the ending to Mr & Mrs Smith...., actually too bad they even shot Mr & Mrs. Smith!
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4-13-2006 @ 8:35AM
Charles Jordan said...
Well, yet another reason not to see that movie. Pretty Woman meets Abbott and Costello. Hey, we can't complain about the movie studios when we are a part of the problem. Not all movies need to end with some tacked on happy ending. "Life is beautiful" is one of those movies among others. Geez people stop helping to produce baby food for the eyes.
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4-13-2006 @ 8:46AM
Mickey said...
While sitting here reading these comments there is only one thing that stands out - does anybody know how to use spell check? And surprisingly people comment on Brad and his new family. Give them their privacy.
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4-13-2006 @ 9:05AM
Rosemary said...
Jennifer is AWESOME.
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4-13-2006 @ 9:12AM
kimthgreat@aol.com said...
Has anyone on here taken an english class? No one can spell or write a correct sentence. Can we keep god out of this as well? This story is about three people out of a billion. Get a grip.
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4-13-2006 @ 9:27AM
elizabeth said...
Yes, everyone should learn proper English. And while this may not be an ideal time to "praise God," I don't think we should "keep God out of this." As for Jennifer, yes, she deserves a happy ending. But, I don't think she is as unhappy (particularly w/ her divorce) as the public is making her out to be. Brad and Jennifer both wanted it, so it must not be that bad. Besides, she has a pretty awesome boyfriend now...Vince.
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4-13-2006 @ 9:27AM
Alexamdria said...
Everyone is all sympathatic towards Jen, what about Brad? Whose to say he was not hurt in the process of the relationship, and just wanted out? There are two sides to every story. As far as the movie is concerned, the ending should have stayed the same. It creates reality, that sometimes relationships will come to an end.
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4-13-2006 @ 9:55AM
jessica said...
I personally was looking forward to a movie with an ending I didnt expect. I am so tired of knowing the outcome of the movie before it ends. I just want to see something original, something real. Don't get me wrong I love Jennifer Anniston but I'd like to see some fresh faces. I just can't take anymore of the Lindsay Lohans and Paris Hiltons.
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4-13-2006 @ 10:10AM
anne martin said...
since anniston was mature and capable enough to choose to act in this movie w/ the original ending, even if she had chosen it prior to her separation or divorce, or after, i think she is ok. it's nice for her to know that america supports her and loves her. i think she has overcome or is overcoming the divorce and to have vince in her real life and in this movie shows his support of her, as well. he's got big shoulders for her to cry on, if need be. it doesn't really matter how it ends...she draws people in and we watch no matter what she does. she's a sweetheart and we all love her...and vince, too. he's tough and gentle all at the same time. i'll watch it.
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4-13-2006 @ 10:18AM
Jen said...
UM HELLO BUT DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU THAT MAYBE WE DO NOT WANT TO KNOW THE ENDING?????????? TOTALLY TAKES AWAY FROM THE MOVIE NOW....
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4-13-2006 @ 10:31AM
Darlene said...
OMG...I am appalled!!! I can't believe that they would re-shoot and re-do the movie or something so trivial. Am I mistaken or is it not called "The Break-Up". What did they expect? I must tell you as much as I wanted to see this movie since I am a huge Jennifer Anniston fan, I just may rethink this one. As, there is absolutley nothing wrong with having a sad ending to a movie. I would honestly welcome a sad ending. Since life isn't all happy endings is it now? And as someone mentioned in an earlier comment about how the original ending might be on the DVD. I hope it is. That is probably the only way that I would watch the movie. It's sad actually as I was really looking forward to seeing it and now that they won't be breaking-up it bothers me. I mean in real life break-ups happen. Don't get me wrong, I like happy endings as much as the next person, but I think it the movie's ending was about them breaking-up and Jennifer Anniston was fine with that and accepted that then I think that that is the way it should be. I am not crazy about these "testers" right now.
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4-13-2006 @ 10:41AM
Diana said...
Marriage and the creation of family is God's own design. It's ridiculous to think God could be left out of the conversation. You're free to ignore God. It's your choice. Don't ask anyone else to join your futile efforts. This is a topic that easily evokes emotion because we all have a family or eventually want one of our own. It's an easily identifiable position to be in. It's either happened to us or someone we know and love. People have projected their emotions on to Ms. Anniston's situation/circumstances. Like a bad car wreck, people come from miles just to watch. I can't believe this is still a topic of conversation. Even more, people are using names in the familiar -- does anyone here actually know Mr. Pitt to call him "Brad?" Or far worse, how about "Jen"? If you personally know Ms. Anniston to call her Jen, they would most certainly not comment in this forum. Most importantly, I've yet to read or hear anyone admit this one universal truth -- 'A man or a woman can't be stolen.' We are not objects. We're people. We make choices. Mr. Pitt made a choice. What more can he do to reveal to us that he's no one special to be worshipped? He's flawed just like everyone else. Why people worship him, Ms. Jolee or Ms. Anniston simply because of their vocation is beyond me. Show me Mr. Pitt's education, his wealth of knowledge, understanding or experience -- something that has vastly contributed to the world that's worthy of 1 minute of my time -- or yours. His final destination is the same as all of us and his vocation isn't going to improve his position one bit. So, tell me, other than beauty, what is so special about him? Beauty fades. What's lasting about him? What's his legacy? I'm simply judging the low standards and the poor quality of the questions that are asked of these celebrated people. If they're going to speak, other than to pump and sell their product, shouldn't we hold them to higher standards or at the very least, ask questions of a higher caliber?
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