Heartbreakers feels long winded and desperately in need of a skilled editor. Max woos a guy and gets her to marry him. Then, when she passes out following the reception from too much drink, Paige arrives to seduce the new husband. After Max catches them in the act, she files for divorce and collects a healthy settlement. Unfortunately, she commits a cardinal sin and falls for him.
Heartbreakers intends to marry two venerable genres - the romantic comedy and the caper movie.
In principle, it's not a bad idea, but the women's con games aren't interesting and the romantic elements of the film are lukewarm, at best. There isn't even enough good humor to hold one's interest. Everyone knows that sex sells, but this is a little too blatant - it makes Erin Brockovich look restrained. One has to wonder what actors like Weaver, Hackman, and Anne Bancroft saw in this script that encouraged them to agree to appear in it. At its best, Heartbreakers is like one of countless forgettable '80s formula comedies that throws a little light melodrama and preposterous complications into an otherwise bland romance.