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Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau team up after their '90s career-making hit, Swingers, to write and costar in Couples Retreat, a romantic comedy that's heavy on the satire, but is also knowing and wry, as Swingers is at its best. Vaughn and Favreau are joined in the top-notch cast by the always engaging Kristin Bell (whose appearance with Vaughn, in a romantic tropical setting, may remind viewers of Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis (Sex and the City), Faizon Love, and Jean Reno. Fans of romantic comedies, and comedies of manners, will be delighted at the snappy interaction among the actors, and the zingers delivered by the script.
"You are not buying some 20-year-old broad a motorcycle!" yells Vaughn's character, Dave, to Love's character, Shane, who's having an early midlife crisis. "She's a kid! Buy her a Hello Kitty book!" Turns out that all the couples in Dave and Shane's circle are having issues, and decide to take a group tropical vacation. Ah, but there's a catch: the island getaway comes with mandatory couples counseling and bonding events. Most of the film's laughs come from cringe-worthy fish-out-of-water moments, though there are some pretty great fish-in-water moments, too: Dave begins to panic during a test involving swimming with sharks. "It's time to get the gun, and shoot some fish!"
Reno is also a standout, as the unctuous New Age-y director of the retreat, fearless in spewing half-nonsense yet having the almost admirable courage to stand behind his convictions. The film was directed with a light hand by Peter Billingsley, who starred as young Ralphie in A Christmas Story, and who has acted with Vaughn in Four Christmases and The Break-Up. And somehow, among the lunacy and the beauty of nature, friends and soulmates may just find the way back to each other. Just steer clear of the Jet Skis. --A.T. Hurley
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DVD UNIVERSAL, 5050582745719, 2009 PAL Region 2 4 5
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this film mainly after seeing a trailer which prompted my wife to say "that looks good" plus the fact (a) that is was a fairly cheap price and (b) Vince Vaughan starring. Unfortunately the actual film did not live up to the blurb. Very disjointed,rarely funny & tiresome. We both could not wait for it to end.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Jnr
Format:Blu-ray
This film is a good film to watch on a saturday evening with a few beers. I see there have been alot of negative reviews made about it but the truth is its a film not to take seriously. Yes some of the acting is a bit static and some of the jokes we have seen before but who cares? Its a fun story which im sure we can all relate too. Its not comedy genius but it is a small outstanding gem in the treasure chest of comedy films that are out there. Definitly worth a watch but for others who take film a little more seriously probably not a good idea.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a great, fun-loving film that will really get you in the holiday mood! It is based on the idea of struggling couples who go to this island in search of relighting their fire, each discovering they have more problems than they thought.
It was filmed at the St. Regis resort in Bora Bora and the setting is truly breathtaking!!
Bearing this in mind, the scenery still does not detract from the short, funny quips that the film has to offer - with noticeably good performances from ALL the cast. (Some of whom are only familiar faces in previous commedies.) Even Jean Reno's character - Monsuire Marcel - is fantastically funny yet still believable as a therapist.
The film is light-hearted and inoffensive with some awkward, yet funny scenes involving a good-looking yoga instructor and in contrast, Vince Vaughn is covered in chum, then overly exaggerates his experience with some small reef sharks! (Amusing the others at dinner.) Both these scenes and some others (such as the Guitar Hero playoff) in the film make it an enjoyable watch and it is definately worth the price.
However the film does lack an in-depth story and has a somewhat predicatable ending - but what more do you want from this genre anyway??
For those who enjoy a light-hearted giggle and some hilarious episodes, with a bit of originality, this film is worth the watch. If you are looking for some intense acting and a hard-talking storyline, then this is not your kind of film.
It was filmed at the St. Regis resort in Bora Bora and the setting is truly breathtaking!!
Bearing this in mind, the scenery still does not detract from the short, funny quips that the film has to offer - with noticeably good performances from ALL the cast. (Some of whom are only familiar faces in previous commedies.) Even Jean Reno's character - Monsuire Marcel - is fantastically funny yet still believable as a therapist.
The film is light-hearted and inoffensive with some awkward, yet funny scenes involving a good-looking yoga instructor and in contrast, Vince Vaughn is covered in chum, then overly exaggerates his experience with some small reef sharks! (Amusing the others at dinner.) Both these scenes and some others (such as the Guitar Hero playoff) in the film make it an enjoyable watch and it is definately worth the price.
However the film does lack an in-depth story and has a somewhat predicatable ending - but what more do you want from this genre anyway??
For those who enjoy a light-hearted giggle and some hilarious episodes, with a bit of originality, this film is worth the watch. If you are looking for some intense acting and a hard-talking storyline, then this is not your kind of film.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
good film
saw this film on Tv first and it wasn't my cup of tea, got this for my daughters boyfriend for his birthday as he thinks this film is very funny, and he liked it on Blu Ray
Published 11 days ago by jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
great, thanks
Just what was wanted, super dvd.
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Published 24 days ago by Jane Thorn
2.0 out of 5 stars
watchable but not good
There is a reason why copies of this dvd are so cheap! The story has potential but really it's not good at all. I watched it once, and will never watch it again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ria
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
I got this as a great fan of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". It is not as good. More of a girly movie, rather than to watch as couple. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GS
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a find
Stumbled on this by mistake and was I pleased. This is a great movie absolutely breath taking location, funny and you will have never seen yoga done like this before!
Published 2 months ago by karen Belfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD couple retreat
for me this is a great film. it has some mature themes that clearly are not for children but overall good fun. Read more
Published 2 months ago by buyer
3.0 out of 5 stars
couples retreat
not as funny as i thought it was going to be but vince vaughn still plays a really good part.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. L. Cave
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
was seeled yet the wrapper had a wrip in it .. not yet watched it because it was for a gift but is as described so far
Published 3 months ago by amelia orme
5.0 out of 5 stars
received
received the product very quickly through the post and are very happy with it and would like to send my thanks
Published 4 months ago by mark cato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
A must have movie for any movie lover. I like collecting all the movies I like, and this is one.
Published 5 months ago by Lamont Niemann
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