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Singer / Bandleader / Actor, Michael Andrew sings and swings in the movie "Heartbreakers". Andrew appears in the hilarious opening scenes as the 'wedding band singer'. Here are some reviews on the film. Andrew produced over 6 six for possible inclusion from Sinatra to Bad Company. He also appears in the opening scene as, himself.

Heartbreakers
Genre: Crime/Comedy/Drama
Director: David Mirkin
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Release Date: March 23, 2001
Studio Line: Caution: Dangerous Curves Ahead
Official Website: http://www.mgm.com/heartbreakers

Director - David Mirkin
Producer - John Davis and Irving Ong
Screenplay - Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, and Stephen Mazur
Director of Photography - Dean Semler
Production Designer - Lilly Kilvert
Costume Designer - Ann Roth and Gary Jones
Editor - William Steinkamp
Maxine Conners - Sigourney Weaver
Page Conners - Jennifer Love Hewitt
Dean Cumanno - Ray Liotta
William Tensy - Gene Hackman
Jack - Jason Lee
Miss Madress - Nora Dunn
Ms. Appel - Anne Bancroft
Mr. Appel - Jeffrey Jones
Auctioneer - Ricky Jay
Wedding Band Singer - Michael Andrew
Wedding Band - Swingerhead


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DVD Supplements: Audio Commentary With Director David Mirkin; Audio Commentary With Director David Mirkin and Actors Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt; "The Making of Heartbreakers" Documentary; "Laffs & Gaffes" Documentary; 22 Deleted Scenes With Optional DirectorÕs Audio Commentary; Theatrical Trailer.

FILM REVIEWS

'Two thumbs up!!!! The sheer talent of these big-name stars really carries the day with HEARTBREAKERS". (Ebert & Roeper and the Movies)

Get ready to lose your heart - and your bank account - to a couple of sexy sirens in this "vastly enjoyable comedy" (People Magazine)

With a "first-rate cast" that includes Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee and Oscar winner Gene Hackman. (The New York Times)

This hilarious laugh-riot is "smart and funny" (Joel Siegel, Good Morning America)!

Pickup Line: Fraud and felony never looked so sexy! Quickie: A mother-daughter team of con artists wreaks havoc on the hearts of men across America. The Long Review: If you want to learn now to make millions off of love (or so they think), "Heartbreakers" has a few tips you could use. It tells the story of a mother-daughter team, Max and Page (Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt), who cons rich, unassuming men into marrying the mom, while the daughter seduces the poor man, which leads to a quick-ending marriage, then to a quick divorce, then to a hefty settlement. Geez. Pretty clever (if not tiring) scam, huh? This movie is funny, at times touching, at times enraging, but most of all, entertaining. Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt are a delight to watch as they take on the roles of a conniving mother and seductive daughter, respectively. Comedy and pretty much making a fool of herself (and having fun doing so) seem to fit Weaver like a glove (just like the suggestive clothes she wears in the movie). And Hewitt does a really good job of playing the multi-faceted (and we're sure gruelingÉumÉyeah) role of naughty tease, dissatisfied daughter, and hesitant lover. Wow, who knew a scantily clad player could be so deep? Oh, and speaking of which, males who particularly enjoy seeing Hewitt in tight, barely there clothes will surely appreciate! According to her, she made this movie to shed her good girl image. UmÉwe think it's safe to say that she's succeeded. Aside from Weaver and Hewitt, Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta, and Jason Lee also deliver decent performances: Hackman as a hacking billionaire, Liotta as victim #13, and Lee as Hewitt's genuine love interest. A strong cast, combined with good dialogue and a decent storyline, make "Heartbreakers" worthwhile. The movie goes beyond the scamming and seducing to portray a dynamic and complex relationship between Weaver and Hewitt. It's interesting to watch their roles reverse; sometimes, Hewitt acts more like the mother and vice versa. In some ways, it is similar to the Susan Sarandon-Natalie Portman team-up, "Anywhere But Here." Only "Hearbreakers" is less dramatic and depressingÉand it shows way more skin. "Heartbreakers" is a movie that succeeds in putting heart to an otherwise shameless concept: making a lucrative profit from breaking people's hearts. It's funny without being corny, touching without being sappy, and romantic without being mushy. Sure, it's way too long for comfort but it's worth getting a numb ass for just to see America's sweetheart (next to Julia Roberts, of course), Hewitt, cuss, curse, and scheme. Oh, and if you're into Sigourney Weave in garters and lace, then this is going to be quite a treat. Roger Ebert also found the movie funny enough, commenting, " It's not a great comedy, but it's a raucous one, hard-working and ribald, and I like its spirit." Oh, c'mon. We bet he just like Ms. Hewitt's wardrobeÉor lack thereof.

Did you know? Apparently, the title "Heartbreaker" is quite appropriate for Jennifer Love Hewitt. She broke up with Carson Daly and told the American public all about itÉbefore telling him. We guess Sigourney Weaver still has a right to prance around in skimpy clothing. She was chosen by "Empire Magazine" in 1995 as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history. If for some reason, you feel a craving for brain when watching Ray Liotta, wonder no more. You're just remembering him as Hannibal's live meal in "Hannibal."

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Reviewed by Doug Schneider

Heartbreakers is not the type of movie you go into expecting much, and because of that it delivers more than you'd expect. It's a lighthearted, whimsical story about a mother and daughter team who seduces men just to get their money. In real life we'd call them gold diggers (or much worse), but in this movie theyÕre viewed as unlikely entrepreneurs. Sigourney Weaver is Max. She's an attractive, older woman who believes a relationship with a man is not only pointless, it is also harmful and will only lead to pain. Men, she thinks, will always cheat if given the opportunity. The last time she had a relationship she had a child, Page (Jennifer Love Hewitt), whoÕs now blossomed in a voluptuous young temptress. Max has raised Page to distrust men, and together the two work as a pair to not only seduce men, but to destroy them as well (although that's not the women's prime motive). First, Max makes the man fall in love with her, then when he marries her Page moves in and seduces him. Cheating seems a surefire method for a quick divorce and a healthy payout settlement. All the while, each go to great lengths to ensure that while they're doing this they never have sex with the men (the guys in the movie are that gullible) and, more importantly, they never form any type of emotional attachment. Weaver's perfect as the cunning Max. She's proven her talent at playing a stone cold ice-queen in Ang Lee's dreary The Ice Storm. Here she takes a daring but effective comic turn with that type of character with fine results. And while the aging Weaver's still good to look at, being the eye candy is really the job of Jennifer Love Hewitt in this film. With skimpy outfits and plenty of cleavage, she commands the screen without speaking a word. However, while these two are good, I thoroughly enjoyed Gene Hackman's role as tobacco billionaire Willam B. Tensy. HackmanÕs never exactly had leading man looks, and here he's willing to make himself look even worse than usual -- much worse, but with great results. Ray Liotta pops in too. He seems to have resuscitated his career, first as the ill-fated Paul Krendler in Hannibal, and now here as Dean Cumanno, Max and PageÕs first victim in the film. This is lightweight entertainment, just like the recently released The Mexican. I enjoyed it, and laughed out loud more than a couple of times. And although the whole thing goes on a tad too long, it's better than most of the mindless comedies we've had thrown at us. That makes it worth a *** rating.


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Ah, foolish men. Thinking with their schlongs when they should be using their heads. It's this foolishness that Maxine Conners (Sigourney Weaver) and her daughter Page (Jennifer Love Hewitt) exploit for financial gain in the recent comedy Heartbreakers. Watching stupid men do stupid things for sex is a concept that has great comic potential. But the soggy script, written by Robert Dunn and Paul Guay, isn't nearly as biting as it needs to be, and the often melodramatic direction by David Markin weighs down what might have been a fun, witty comedy. As the film begins, we witness the wedding of Maxine and Dean (Ray Liotta), a wealthy but not-so-bright guy who thinks Maxine is his true love. Alas, less than 24 hours later, Dean falls victim to the seductions of his secretary (Love Hewitt), and Maxine conveniently catches them in a compromising position. Marriage over, heavy divorce settlement to come. Score another victory for the Conners mother-daughter team.


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(VHS) I was only slightly interested in seeing this one, but now I can say that it was much better than I thought it would be. There is alot of good humor here, and I didn't know it, but it had Jason Lee, one of the best sarcastic comedy actors out there. Not to mention some great jobs by Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gene Hackman, and Ray Liotta. Its the story of a mother and daughter con artist team that take men for their money. They finish one job and go on to their next target, but the daughter wants to strike out on her own and ends up falling in love with the target she chooses. There are alot of laughs and I'd recommend this one to anyone wanting to see a good comedy. All of them hit their marks perfectly and the laughs just keep coming. by gristleandbone


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For audiophiles, read the review from DVDCORNER.COM they rate the DVD Picture A, Sound A-, Content B+...he 5.1 soundtrack has clean, discreet separation, with full dynamic range. The soundtrack features a variety of well known pop and rock hits, including a song by John Lennon. Dialog is clearly understood through the center channel. Extras-The disc has a number of extras. Good for you MGM! They include two 20 minute featurettes with cast and crew interviews, behind the scenes footage and outtakes. In one scene, Hewitt falls in a hotel lobby and we learn she actually broke her finger during the fall. There is also two audio commentary tracks; one with director David Mirkin alone, and another with Mirkin, Hewitt and Weaver. 22 deleted scenes are another feature, with or without director commentary which adds additional value to the disc, along with a theatrical trailer.


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