Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers

Year: 2001

Runtime: 123 min

Language: English

Director: David Mirkin

ComedyRomanceCrime

A mother and daughter team, Max and Page, operate a clever con scheme. Max, a seasoned professional, marries wealthy men, while her daughter Page seduces them, ensuring a substantial financial reward each time. However, their lucrative game faces a challenge when their next target proves to be more perceptive than they anticipated, threatening to expose their elaborate deception and the risks involved.

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1

Introduction of Max and Page

Max, a cunning con artist, teams up with her daughter Page to execute a series of elaborate scams. They share a close bond and have mastered the art of deception together, with a focus on small-time targets.

2

Setting Sights on Dean

The duo sets their sights on Dean Cumanno, a small-time auto-body shop owner, crafting a detailed scheme designed to swindle him. Their plan involves Max marrying Dean to full execute their manipulations.

3

The Wedding Dinner

During the wedding dinner, Max employs a series of distractions, including dancing with a busboy, to further instigate chaos. This is all part of their plan to keep Dean off balance and unable to catch onto their deception.

4

The Wedding Night

On their wedding night, Max feigns a fainting spell to avoid intimacy with Dean. This act further enables her to expedite the divorce process as she swiftly orchestrates their separation.

5

The Divorce Settlement

Thanks to their unscrupulous divorce attorney, Mr. Surpin, Max secures a $300,000 settlement without any complications. Dean, facing threats of exposure regarding his dodgy automotive dealings, has no choice but to comply.

6

Control Over Page

Max exerts tight control over Page’s life, regulating her choices regarding food and habits. This controlling behavior sparks frustration in Page, who yearns for independence and bigger targets.

7

IRS Scrutiny

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the IRS, represented by Gloria Vogal, they discover a staggering amount of back taxes owed due to Max's negligence over seven years. This revelation forces Page and Max to reevaluate their future.

8

Planning the Final Heist

With an urgent need to settle their debts, Page reluctantly agrees to partner with Max for one last con. They target William B. Tensy, a wealthy tobacco baron, hoping to execute a successful scam.

Palm Beach
9

Faux Injury Scheme

In Palm Beach, they orchestrate a ruse involving a faux injury to secure a luxury hotel suite. This deception is pivotal to their plan to fleece Tensy effectively, showcasing their con artist skills.

Palm Beach
10

Page Meets Jack

While executing the con, Page meets Jack, a bartender who captivates her. As she develops genuine feelings for him, Page finds herself torn between her mother's controlling ways and her burgeoning desires.

11

Complications Arise

Unexpected challenges arise when Jack inadvertently disrupts their plans, complicating the heist. Additionally, Tensy faces an untimely demise that threatens the whole scheme, shaking their confidence.

12

Jack's Infidelity

Page's world is rocked when she discovers Jack's infidelity, leading to a profound emotional crisis. This betrayal highlights the complexities of her relationships and the impact of her mother's influence.

13

Confrontation with Max

Secrets regarding Max's manipulative past surface, creating tension between mother and daughter. The confrontation forces Max to confront the consequences of her overprotectiveness and its damage on Page's life.

14

Tearful Reconciliation

In the climax, Max and Page share a tearful moment of reconciliation, realizing the need for trust and understanding. Page decides to reclaim her life, asserting her independence while coming to terms with her feelings.

15

New Beginnings

With unresolved feelings for Dean, Max finds an unexpected connection with him. The stage is set for new schemes and adventures ahead, marking a fresh start for both Max and Page as they embrace life's unpredictability.

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