Underplayed Gems

Modern Romance (1981)

Modern Romance poster
Directed by
Albert Brooks
Genre
comedy film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 33m
Rated
R
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 95 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A film editor tries to win back his girlfriend after breaking up with her. He struggles with his own insecurities and neuroses throughout the process.

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What happens

Modern Romance is a 1981 American romantic comedy film directed by and starring Albert Brooks, who also co-wrote the script with Monica Johnson. It also stars Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby, and James L. Brooks. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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