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Beautés empoisonnées!

Original title: Heartbreakers
  • 2001
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
61K
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POPULARITY
4,989
91
Sigourney Weaver, Gene Hackman, and Jennifer Love Hewitt in Beautés empoisonnées! (2001)
A mother and daughter con team seduce and scam wealthy men.
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A mother and daughter con team seduce and scam wealthy men.A mother and daughter con team seduce and scam wealthy men.A mother and daughter con team seduce and scam wealthy men.

  • Director
    • David Mirkin
  • Writers
    • Robert Dunn
    • Paul Guay
    • Stephen Mazur
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Gene Hackman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    61K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,989
    91
    • Director
      • David Mirkin
    • Writers
      • Robert Dunn
      • Paul Guay
      • Stephen Mazur
    • Stars
      • Sigourney Weaver
      • Jennifer Love Hewitt
      • Gene Hackman
    • 245User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Angela Nardino…
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt
    • Wendy…
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • William B. Tensy
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Dean Cumanno…
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Jack Withrowe
    Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    • Gloria Vogal…
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • Mr. Appel
    Nora Dunn
    Nora Dunn
    • Miss Madress
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Leo
    Ricky Jay
    Ricky Jay
    • Dawson's Auctioneer
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Linda
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
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    Michael Hitchcock
    Michael Hitchcock
    • Davis
    Pierre Gonneau
    • Priest at First Wedding
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    Shawn Colvin
    • Minister at Second Wedding
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    Michael Andrew
    • Wedding Band Leader
    Andy Brewster
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    • Director
      • David Mirkin
    • Writers
      • Robert Dunn
      • Paul Guay
      • Stephen Mazur
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    7FlickJunkie-2

    Screwball comedy; Hackman steals the show

    This screwball comedy brings together some great dramatic actors in unaccustomed comedic roles. The results are mixed (but mostly good), with some terrific slapstick and some pure drivel. Maxine (Sigourney Weaver) and Paige (Jennifer Love Hewitt) are two very slick con artists who find rich patsies and marry them, only to divorce them for big settlements after enticing them into indiscretions. When they get nabbed by the IRS for not paying their taxes, they must score one more time to climb out of their financial mess. The target is chain smoking billionaire William B. Tensy (Gene Hackman) who is dying before our eyes of lung disease. The only question is whether Maxine can get him to propose before he keels over. Meanwhile, Paige is running her own scam on Jack (Jason Lee) who owns a bar resting on prime real estate worth $3 Million.

    It is mostly pratfall humor, with lots of sight gags and general nuttiness, which is often uproariously funny. The whole idea that the diminutive Paige could have been spawned from the Amazonian Maxine is implied comedy at its finest, leading us to conclude that Paige's father could only have been a midget.

    Gene Hackman completely steals the show as the wheezy billionaire. Hackman, who is one of our national treasures as a dramatic actor, shows magnificent range, and he turns out to be the best comedian of the bunch. Sigourney Weaver is also in rare form brandishing some bodacious outfits and undergarments. She is especially funny as Olga, trotting out impressive broken English and even doing some vocals accompanied by a Russian balalaika band. Ray Liotta gives a lighthearted and funny performance as a chop shop owner who can't get over his love for Maxine, even though he knows she scammed him. Jason Lee's understated nice guy portrayal serves as the perfect counterpart to Jennifer Love Hewitt's bratty vamp. The perennially cute Hewitt still can't seem to transition into grownup roles. No matter how sexy they make her up (and they do quite a good job with her considerable attributes), her pubescent mannerisms and delivery still make her come off as a teenage harpy. In her defense, this is what the role required, but it doesn't do much to move her out of her character rut.

    Overall, there is a lot of good fun here that is often dissipated by puerile absurdity. Still, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, mostly delivered by Weaver and Hackman, that make this a better than average comedy. I rated it 7/10. Fans who like seeing Sigourney and Jennifer in sexy outfits will not be disappointed.
    7Calicodreamin

    Fun!

    Heartbreakers has always been one of my low key movie favorites. It's funny, and the acting and plot are actually pretty good. Hewitt and Weaver play mother and daughter so well and really compliment each other. The storyline is well developed and just the right amount of ridiculous. It's just a good mindlessly entertaining movie.
    7jhclues

    The Con Is On

    A movie that proves that what you see is not necessarily what you get, as a mother/daughter team con one well-heeled member of the opposite sex after another, in `Heartbreakers,' directed by David Mirkin and starring Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Yes, the con is on, as mom takes ‘em to the altar, daughter seduces ‘em (getting caught in the act by mom, of course), and mom settles for a divorce and some big bucks. For the women, it's like having the goose that laid the golden egg, and all is going well; the bucks are rolling in and Cupid's path is being littered in their wake with the carnage of the men they've despoiled. Then Page (Hewitt), much to the chagrin of her mother, Angela (Weaver), decides it's time to strike out on her own and take down a score for herself. But as fate, luck, chance or what-have-you would have it, at that moment the IRA steps in and not only wipes out their bank account, but hands them a bill for back taxes that far and away exceeds the amount already confiscated. At that point, what's a girl to do, but find another mark. Only this time, it has to be one rich beyond their wildest dreams. And with that, the hunt is on.

    An amusing, and at times hilarious comedy, the fact that it works as well as it does can be attributed to two things, by category: Weaver and Hewitt; and Ray Liotta and Jason Lee. For what the movie lacks in originality is made up for with the performances of the aforementioned four. As far as the women, such a pair of femmes fatales you've never seen; Hewitt has it and flaunts it, but she's still overshadowed by the gorgeous Weaver. Looks aside, however, what really makes it cook is their shared if-you-see-me-comin'-better-step-aside, take-no-prisoners attitude, a Mae West meets Kate Hepburn persona that gives their con its zing. Weaver plays it to the hilts, saucy, seductive and sharp as a tack. And not to be outdone by her co-star, Hewitt stays right there with her, by giving a performance that makes you believe that this is a young woman who could actually pull this stuff off. Together, their antics on screen are reminiscent of Lemmon and Curtis in `Some Like It Hot,' or Caine and Martin in `Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' There's a refreshing lack of pretentiousness about them that really makes them fun to watch.

    As for the guys, Liotta gives a sharp performance as Dean, a guy with a hard edge and a soft spot for Angela, and Lee does a notable turn as Jack, a regular guy who finds himself in the eye of Angela and Page's storm. Lee has an especially engaging screen presence, and some of the most memorable moments of the film are in the scenes he shares with Hewitt.

    Last, but far from least, Gene Hackman scores some guffaws as billionaire tobacco magnate William Tensy. He gets a bit tongue-in-cheek with his character, who with his tobacco stained teeth and smoker's cough is at the same time hilarious and repulsive. When Angela demurs his attempted kiss, you'd swear you can smell his breath and the reek of smoke from his clothes. And you have to give Hackman credit for this one, because to play this role all vanity had to be stuffed in the closet for the duration.

    The supporting cast includes Anne Bancroft (Barbara), Jeffrey Jones (Mr. Appel), Nora Dunn (Miss Madress), Julio Oscar Mechoso (Leo), Carrie Fisher (Mrs. Surpin), Ricky Jay (Dawson's Auctioneer) and Elya Baskin (Vladimir). Director Mirkin must be given credit for his imaginative approach to some fairly unoriginal material, and for making up for it's lack of substance by extracting some top performances from his actors. The real strength of `Heartbreakers,' however, is the fact that it never takes itself too seriously. If you look deep enough, you may find some insight into human nature, but for the most part this is a movie that was made with nothing but fun in mind. It's entertaining, there's some laughs and some nice moments, and it's easy on the eyes. If you let it, it's a movie that will let you off the hook for awhile and show you a good time. And for my money, that's not such a bad deal. I rate this one 7/10.
    6grantss

    Not bad

    Max and Page Conners are a mother-and-daughter con team. Max singles out wealthy men and convinces them to marry her. Once married, Page seduces him, ensuring that Max catches them in the act. Cue divorce proceedings and a large settlement. What could possibly go wrong, except maybe falling in love?

    A decent romantic-comedy. Plot is basic and predictable but there are some very funny moments. There's also some decent dramatic moments too.

    Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt are great in the lead roles. Solid supporting cast that includes Ray Liotta, Gene Hackman, Jason Lee, Anne Bancroft, Carrie Fisher and Sarah Silverman.
    8mjw2305

    Romantic Comedy (Not Exactly)

    The film was billed as a romantic comedy, but I didn't see it that way. It's certainly a comedy (with a little romance) but this is far closer to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels than Pretty Woman.

    Anyway, when i watched it i found the film to be one of the best comedies i've seen for years. Its about a sexy mother and daughter pairing of Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love-Hewitt who basically marry men for their money; every character seems to be double crossing every other character, and it makes for terrific viewing.

    Each member of the cast puts in a top performance, the characters are all intelligently written and the story is very strong and interesting.

    I have to recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good laugh, this is definitely not just a another chick flick, it is a brilliantly funny movie. 8/10

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    • Trivia
      The card handling that Jennifer Love Hewitt does in the restaurant was taught to her by stage magician Ricky Jay. She actually learned more tricks than that, but was unable to do them in the movie because she broke her finger. Ricky Jay plays the auctioneer in the film and is also in the credits as "technical adviser: con games."
    • Goofs
      When Jack takes Jane into their honeymoon suite, the door closes behind them without anyone closing it. In the corner, if you watch the doorknob, there is a hand that you can see that closes the door for them.
    • Quotes

      Jack's Mother: Uh, what it is you do, Mr. Staggliano?

      Vinny Staggliano: College professor.

      Jack's Mother: Oh! Uh, what do you teach?

      Vinny Staggliano: College stuff. What are you, a fucking cop?

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD release contains 20 deleted scenes. These include:
      • Maxine and Paige are exercising in the hotel's fitness center. - Maxine and Tensy playing a depressing game of Scrabble. - Paige and Maxine arguing about what they are going to wear on Paige's date with Jack.
    • Connections
      Edited into Heartbreakers: Deleted Scenes (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Ave Maria
      Performed by St. Cyril's Choir

      Under the Direction of William Beck

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2001 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Las estafadoras
    • Filming locations
      • The Breakers Resort, Palm Beach, Florida, USA(Driving up to the fancy hotel in Palm Beach)
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Davis Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,336,607
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,801,323
      • Mar 25, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,756,408
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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