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Plot Analysis Summary

A realistic exploration of modern relationship breakdown, focusing on communication failures and the painful transition from lovers to strangers.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Illusion of Perfect Love

The Breakup and Roommate War

The Final Fracture

Acceptance and Moving On

Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.

Directed by

Peyton Reed

Key Cast

Rating: 5.9/10 (2,828 votes)