james grodin character of lenny in the heartbreak kid be one of the most peculiar character you will likely encounter on film . despicable and outrageous and an audacious liar . he obnoxious in his determination to get what he think he want and yet somehow come across a sincere and likable . this whole film be also one of the most peculiar comedy to come along . i find myself alternate between laugh and uncomfortable wince at his utter insensitivity and selfish determination and but it this dichotomy of emotion that make the heartbreak kid the obscure gem that it be . i do not think we can ever be sure if we should like or hate this guy . two scene in this movie represent lay his card on the table over drink with kelly and her parent and the breakup scene in the restaurant with lila and be a sight to behold . eddie albert and jeannie berlin and cybill shepherd facial expression be priceless a they listen to lenny plan to claim kelly after remedy his current complication . the scene in the restaurant a lenny try to drop the bomb on lila would be funny if it wasn not so painful to watch . i have never be quite sure about the final scene of this movie represent lenny on the couch and quietly hum to himself and seemingly at a loss a the camera lingers on him for a thoughtful moment and be he already on his way to become dissatisfy again now that he have attain his desire or have he finally find some peace after his battle for kelly . this be an unusual comedy well worth a look . if you can find it .