Couples Retreat |  | Director: Peter Billingsley
Actors: Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 128
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 61109310
UPC: 025192022180
EAN: 0025192022180
ASIN: B002ZGW92E
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: February 9, 2010
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Product Description
THE COMEDY FOLLOWS FOUR MIDWESTERN COUPLES WHO EMBARK ON A A JOURNEY TO A TROPICAL ISLAND RESORT. WHILE ONE OF THE COUPLES IS THERE TO WORK ON THEIR MARRIAGE, THE OTHER THREE SET OUT TO JET SKI, SPA AND ENJOY SOME FUN IN THE SUN. THE RESORTS COUPLES THERAPY IS NOT OPTIONAL. THE GROUP-RATE COMES AT A PRICE.
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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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 Fun light hearted movie March 7, 2010
K. Burton
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I gave this movie 5 stars because it is a great romantic comedy, perfect if you want to escape reality for a few hours and just laugh. I think everyone can see a little of their relationship in one of the couples. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who needs a good laugh.
Couples who are married will LOVE this. Super FUNNY. December 29, 2009
Kelley L. Mooneyham (michigan)
16 out of 26 found this review helpful
This was a cute and funny movie that definitely made my husband and I laugh so hard. We kept looking at each other because it tells how DIFFERENT husbands and wives really are. Very cute and definitely entertaining. NOT a kid movie.
A Nice Retreat from Ordinary Date Movies February 23, 2010
Emily (Atlanta, GA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been waiting for this movie to come out on DVD so I could see it. As huge Vince Vaughn fans, my fiance and I have enjoyed all of his movies. Since my husband-to-be detests romantic comedies, I had high hopes that this would be the perfect blend of romantic comedy for me and classic, funny Vince Vaughn for him.
It did not disappoint. It is a hilarious movie, and I think everyone can relate to at least one of the couples' situations. It is Vince Vaughn at his best. Yes, it is predictable in some ways and cheeky in others. But, it is light-hearted, funny, and can appeal to a wide audience, though I would not recommend it for children.
It is not a frat boy movie or cult classic, like Wedding Crashers, but it is a great date movie, from the funny lines to the physical comedy. I think the cast was perfect for it, and you'll find yourself quoting some of the great lines from the movie.
So remember, "be an ass" for Couples Retreat. :)
Great movie March 2, 2010
A. Schrag (Kansas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husband & I went to see this movie for a date - a rare occurance and this point in our lives. We both loved the movie and had a great time! Have since purchased, and can't wait to watch it again. The cast was funny and true to life, the scenery was beautiful and I thought the movie overall had a nice message for all married couples. I agree with another reviewer that there are parts that are not appropriate for kids....but a funny movie for the rest of us.
Couples Retreat loved it March 12, 2010
Julie R (MI United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just finished watching Couples Retreat with Vinve Vaughn and I loved it. I laughed a lot during it and found it be very entertaining. Its a great sit back and relax feel good movie that is beautiful with its scenery and the cast was perfect.
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