Heartbreakers
Director: David Mirkin
Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gene Hackman
PlotMax and Page are a mother-daughter con artist team who have perfected a highly profitable scam. Max marries wealthy men and then, with the help of Page as the temptress, catches them in compromising positions, leading to lucrative divorce settlements. Their latest target is Dean, but complications arise when Page wishes to break free from her mother's control and pursue her own cons, while also desiring a more stable and independent life. This formulation puts them at odds, adding tension to their already strained relationship.
As they plan their next con involving tobacco billionaire William B. Tensy, the stakes grow higher and the schemes become more elaborate. During this setup, Page finds herself unexpectedly falling for Jack, a charming and righteous young man who runs a beachside bar. Torn between her feelings and the con artist life she knows, Page wrestles with her growing morality and desire for genuine connections. The unfolding events test their loyalty to each other and force them to confront the consequences of their deceptive lifestyle. As Max and Page navigate through betrayals, twists, and evolving personal realizations, their journey ultimately challenges them to reassess what they truly want from life.
Writers: Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
Release Date: 23 Mar 2001
Runtime: 123 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Heartbreakers offers an entertaining, albeit inconsistent, escapade with a charismatic cast, decent narrative, and commendable Blu-ray transfer from Olive Films.
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