title: Breaking Up (1997 film)
text: # Breaking Up (1997 film)
  
  Breaking Up is a 1997 American romantic drama film directed by Robert Greenwald and written by Michael Cristofer, based on his stage play of the same name. The film stars Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek as a couple whose relationship leads to an out-of-the-blue marriage. It was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on October 17, 1997.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Russell Crowe as Steve
  * Salma Hayek as Monica
  * Abraham Alvarez as the Minister
  
  ## Reception
  
  Ken Eisner of Variety magazine wrote: "Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek make attractive leads, but they have neither the marquee power nor the requisite chemistry to keep "Breaking Up" from getting left at the altar of general distribution."
  
  