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Film review: 'Couples Retreat' too vulgar to be any fun
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Sounds interesting | 3:47 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Sounds interesting. I think I'll go see it.
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Too vulgar? | 4:01 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
I wasn't going to see this movie, but now I think I shall!
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John Charity Spring | 4:14 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
What else is absolutely right. This so-called entertainment production is
conclusive proof that our society is continuing to degenerate to ever lower
levels. This movie has a ridiculous story, bad acting, and juvenile antics. In
addition, it contains vulgarity, profanity, drugs, torture, brief sex, and
slurs. It is outrageous that Hollywood would market a movie solely to teenagers
and children that contains such garbage. With modern Hollywood's continued
promotion of immorality, greed, and selfishness, it is no wonder that society is
such a mess. There was a time in this Country when Hollywood promoted positive
values. Apparently, that time has passed.
Re; What else | 5:03 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
Well, my IQ is 132 and I was invited to the preview screening in LA by a
production staff member.
Yes there is vulgarity, some nudity and sexual innuendo. So if that is a problem for you, don't go see it.
But, if you want to laugh as I did, you will enjoy it.
Yes there is vulgarity, some nudity and sexual innuendo. So if that is a problem for you, don't go see it.
But, if you want to laugh as I did, you will enjoy it.
Times haven't really changed... | 5:06 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
I don't understand how so many people all the sudden are against Hollywood?
It's not like Hollywood just recently started making "trash"
movies. "Oh, Hollywood only makes trash, blah, blah, blah." To those
of us who actually watch movies instead of complaining on the net all day about
them can take the good with the bad. If you don't want to see it then
don't see it, frankly we don't give a crap what you have to say.
TRA | 7:31 p.m. Oct. 8, 2009
"If it comes from hollywood then you can count on about 95% of it being
trash."
When it comes to any art or entertainment you can count on about 95% of it being trash. That's been true throughout history.
When it comes to any art or entertainment you can count on about 95% of it being trash. That's been true throughout history.
Tery | 1:35 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
To What Else: Thank you, I'm going to go see it right now. To John Charity
Spring: I'm going to take my kids and teens to see it too.
IndyMeg | 8:19 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
Did you know this movie was directed by Peter Billingsly better known as
"Ralphie" from A Christmas Story? All grown up.
To Terry | 9:15 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
I feel bad for your kids.
Aaron | 10:52 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
John Charity Spring, they are still out there. Every year there are really
great movies and half the time they are ignored. If you have a picture of some
golden age when Hollywood was virtuous, you're mistaken. It's always
been pretty sleazy. Have you actually seen the trailer? It is clearly not
marketed at children. It's called Couples Retreat, for goodness sake.
CK | 11:44 a.m. Oct. 9, 2009
Does anybody else notice that most critics don't even know what they are
talking about? Amazes me they even have that job! They need to let real movie
goers critic the films.
PNZ | 1:51 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009
Hey John Charity Spring, have you seen the show? You cant say a show is trash if
you havent seen it. You can talk about mormon movies and I have seen a lot of
them and they are poorly made with sappy writing and horrible writing. This
show wasnt made for you so dont watch it. I doubt 98% of hollywood movies are
trash. Another stat for you the higher the education level a person has the
more they stay away from religion. IQ score is the same also. Why is that?
"Blind Faith is the crutch of fools" do you know who said that.
Michael | 12:16 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Say what you will... this film is trash. Morality, etc. aside it's just a
poorly made film. The writing is pathetic. The story line is ludicrous. Just
a bad film. Hey, it happens. In all genres. Vote with your feet. Don't
watch it. There are a lot better films out there. At the rental store and in
the theaters.
FPT | 10:27 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
There were some 'dirty' parts in the movie but the movie was very
funny. The theater I went to was packed and we were all laughing throughout the
whole film. I don't remember the last movie I saw where the whole theater
was cracking up like that. Good show!
Kels | 1:18 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I thought it was hilarious and so did my wife. There were some parts that were
crude however overall I thought it had a good story line and was extremely
funny. We saw it at the Megaplex and it was packed, and the whole place was
laughing throughout the movie. Of course it's not for everyone, but people
who like comedy and vince vaughn will love it.
Bear Laker | 11:43 a.m. Oct. 22, 2009
PNZ, quote your source on the higher education and IQ thing. I think you just
threw that in. Most of what you said had no relevance so it's obvious that
you are a very religious person by your standard.
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Movie Info
Rated PG-13 for violence, brief gore, profanity, vulgarity, brief partial nudity, sex, drug use.
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno
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When you constantly seek the lowest common denominator it is tough to come up with something entertaining.
People ought to get a clue and stop wasting their money on movies like this so Hollywood stops making them.
Then again I guess there are too many stupid people who actually think this trash is entertaining. I guess it might be if your IQ is sub 50.