An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.
Acting
Crowe and Hayek's volcanic chemistry carries the entire film.
Editing
Chapters labeled by breakup number — chaotic structure genius.
Director
Robert Greenwald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Russell Crowe's American romantic lead debut, filmed right before L.A. Confidential made him a star.
The episodic 'chapter' structure directly influenced later relationship films like (500) Days of Summer.
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