Couples Retreat

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Couples Retreat

PG-13

Released Oct 9, 2009

1h 54m

Comedy

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Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a talented cast and some reliably pleasant interplay between Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, Couples Retreat leaves viewers stranded in an arid, mirthless comedy.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

[Couples Retreat] is all about acknowledging feelings and good sex. Do we really need a film to tell us that?

Rated: 1/5

Apr 16, 2019

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

The narrative is clunking and lazy, there to get characters from A to B without any respect for coherence or us, the audience.

Aug 30, 2018

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Cosmo Landesman

Times (UK)

Couples is so formulaic, so fake and relentlessly bland, it's hard to care if any of these pairings get a divorce, drown or are eaten by sharks. It has neither the ring of truth nor the fun of fantasy.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 20, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mindless in the worst way, Couples Retreat exists for those without a sense of imagination or realism toward love and relationships.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 30, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The themes and overall missions of each set of couples in the film are too serious to simply slide in a few one-liners and sight gags and expect it not to feel forced.

Rated: 3/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Will I recommend it? Not hardly.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 5, 2020

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Ed R

Hilarious comedy about a couple’s trip! Absolute must-see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Bill C

More boring than staring at a puddle.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Paul L

Had high hopes...don't waste your time

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/26/24

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Audience Member

“Couple’s Retreat” is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations that keep the audience laughing. The cast's chemistry adds depth to the story. An enjoyable and uplifting watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Audience Member

I’m baffled by the low ratings for this movie. This is one of my favorites comedies, never gets old no matter how many times I watch it. Absolutely hilarious, plenty of eye candy, has everything you could want in a rom-com. The cast is tremendous. It won’t win any awards, but what rom-coms do win any? It’s a good time. If you’re looking for entertainment, this is it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Thomas M P

This movie makes some interesting points about partners and marriage but overall, I thought it was a waste of time. I almost gave it 1.5 stars but because of the actor's performances I gave it 2.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Synopsis

Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.

Director: Peter Billingsley
Producer: Vince Vaughn, Scott Stuber
Screenwriter: Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Dana Fox
Distributor: Universal Studios
Production Co: Wild West Picture Show
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $109.2M
Runtime: 1h 54m

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