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The Story of Us is about the fear of potential separation most marriages are supposed to experience. Personalities clash; identities blur; responsibilities weigh heavy. This, then, is an exploration of the Jordans, an average American couple who can't find any reason to stay together after 15 years. Once you get past the star power of Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer, there's a terrifically pithy script working for them that effectively manages to juggle the genre crossover of a comedy-drama. Several montages cover years of petty squabbling, raising two kids, and long silences. There are confessions to camera about who picked what fight, and flashbacks to time spent offloading with friends. These provide the comedic backbone, with director Rob Reiner hogging the best lines. The best gag and narrative device is a bedroom scene following a therapist's revelation that every couple goes to bed with their parents' way of thinking rattling around in their minds. Sure enough, the super-wide bed shows all six in hilarious fashion. Despite the general paranoid atmosphere that everyone's doomed, you can rest assured that the guy who brought you When Harry Met Sally allows optimism to prevail.
On the DVD: Reiner's commentary is a little sporadic, but like the great stand-up comic he always seems to be, each comment is priceless. He explains how he hates acting, yet can't help himself. A 20-minute documentary interviews all the cast and also composer Eric Clapton, and they all give their pessimistic views on why relationships break down. Willis is in fine form telling us that it was "so much more challenging than running down a street with a gun and shouting"! The widescreen presentation is crisp, as is the 5.1 sound. One trailer rounds out the package. --Paul Tonks
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sonia Yang
Format:DVD
I enjoyed Bruce and Michelle's acting so much in this movie. This movie is about children, love and middle ages. I saw this moive in a theater at first, and I didn't regret one cent of the money I spent. Also, Supporting actors were fantastic as well.
But I wouldn't recommend this movie to action movie lovers.
But I wouldn't recommend this movie to action movie lovers.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed this movie, not a box office hit but good and really sweet acting from Willis (away from the action movies) and an amazing speech at the end by Pfeifer. overall the kind of movie that makes you think that even the unhealthiest of relationships can survive if the love is there - brill :)
By Stuff buyer
Format:DVD
Good film about a couple going through a rough patch in their relationship.
It's an alright movie, I only watched it because of the actors in it, and would not watch it again.
It's an alright movie, I only watched it because of the actors in it, and would not watch it again.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
I suppose it's all right
It's quite good. The acting is very good. Michelle Pfeiffer is always a good actress and Bruce Willis is a good actor some of the time.
Published 21 months ago by Marianna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for any couple with or without porblems
I bought this DVD to give to a couple who were experiencing problems in their marriage. I think it's a very good therapeutical movie, but I would reccomend it to couples with... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by R. Petrova
4.0 out of 5 stars
As a Film - Average; As a Discussion Starter - Excellent!
The story is OK but feels a little contrived. I certainly would not call it the most wonderful and romantic movie of the year. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Hugh Boorman
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film,for soppy romantics,great
Really enjoyable film,of the story of failing love,looked back in memories of the times past of falling in love,a real laugh and tear jerker.
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Mrs. A. J. Collop
2.0 out of 5 stars
American Beauty without the wit, insight or intelligence!
The Story Of Us looked promising. Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer team up with director, Rob Reiner in a "When Harry split up with Sally" type film. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2000
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