The Break-Up is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. The plot revolves around the rocky relationship between Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston) and Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn), who have been dating for several years and living together in a Chicago apartment.
The film begins with a heated argument between Brooke and Gary over the task of doing the dishes. Brooke, who has been doing all the household chores, asks Gary to help her with the dishes, but he refuses. This leads to a bigger argument, and Brooke finally decides to break up with Gary.
However, things get complicated when neither of them wants to move out of their shared apartment, and they are forced to continue living with each other as roommates. As they struggle to get on with their lives while still living under the same roof, their friends and family members try to intervene and help them reconcile.
Throughout the film, both Brooke and Gary resort to various tactics to undermine each other, with hilarious consequences. They both go on dates with other people, compete for attention at a friend's dinner party, and even start a game of "I Win," where the goal is to be the last person to say "I win" in a conversation.
Despite their efforts to move on, the two still have feelings for each other and struggle to resist the temptation to reconcile. Eventually, they have a heartfelt conversation where they both express their regrets and decide to part ways for good.
The Break-Up received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $205 million worldwide. The chemistry between Aniston and Vaughn was praised, and the film was noted for its realistic portrayal of a relationship breakdown.