Couples Retreat: a total carcrash of a movie.

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Everything.

...I watch 50-60 films a year, not counting TV and DVD, and I haven?t seen a worse film than this in the past 5 years. I shared a cinema with 19 other people and there wasn?t a single laugh. The characters were all stereotypes and caricatures; the script was so clunky you could hear the punctuation marks; the editing was done-with-a-penknife clumsy; the film was shot in glaring, garish colour that hurt the eyes; and, yes, there was even a repellent small child ? the kind that you could only find in American films. The whole premise of the film and storyline are unbelievable, and you just hate all the people in it. The plot revolves around Jason Bateman?s character and wife having a hard time conceiving so that want to go to an island retreat to re-bond, but it?s so expensive they can only afford to go if three other couples go...

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Couples Negril

Advantages: Service, Style and Quality
Disadvantages: Adult only

...I have been to this hotel twice and am due to go back for the third time! It really is All Inclusive from the moment you step off the plane and stroll to the in airport couples lounge for your first drink, to the shuttle to your hotel, and resort excursions. The service here is warm, friendly and attentive without being in your face or imposing. The rooms are well furnished and comfortable and I loved leaving my case at reception only for it to appear at my door a few minutes later, no tip require (or allowed) the resort is not too big and the beach here is stunning, I loved the red flag system on the beach to get your drink refreshed. If you want quality, style and service I would recommend Couples Negril every time....

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Couples Retreat: Fun and entertaining, bound to get some laughs!

Advantages: Funny, a little different from the usual romcom.
Disadvantages: Somewhat predictable.

...Couples Retreat was released in the UK on the 14th October 2009, starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Faizon Love, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, Kali Hawk, Peter Serafinowicz and Jean Reno who plays Eden's (the resort) owner. This romantic comedy tells the story of four couples who travel together with a group package to Eden, a resort to relax and find adventure. The trip was organised by Jason (Jason Bateman) and Cynthia (Kristen Bell), who feel they are close to getting a divorce, but think they can seek help by travelling to this resort. The idea is that they can take the couples therapy, while the other couples get to do the fun stuff such as wind-surfing and sunbathing. On their arrival Joey (Jon Favreau) discovers that there are two sides of Eden: Eden West and Eden East. Of course...

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  Paradise honeymoon at Couples, Ochos Rios

Advantages: No kids, loads to do
Disadvantages: American tourists, strange booking system for activites

...We chose the Couples resort for our honeymoon because, as well as sun and sand, we wanted a resort where there would be plenty to see and do (yes, even on honeymoon ;-)). This was certainly true of Couples. We travelled with Unijet (now part of First Choice I believe) from London Gatwick to Montego Bay airport. Since we were flying charter and the flight is around 8 hours long, we booked a "premium upgrade" for around £300 which gave us a longer seat pitch, free drinks, a choice of meals with real cutlery and seat back entertainment. Arrival at the airport was a little chaotic. On clearing customs, there were LOTS of porters offering to carry our bags. My advice is not to bother because it is literally only a few feet to the Couples desk and then out to the bus. Yes, I did say bus. OK, it had air conditioning, but it was a bone...

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Coupling - Hooray :-)

Advantages: great cast, often hilariously funny
Disadvantages: some bits aren't as funny as others

...I hadn't been planning to watch Coupling at first, as it looked too much like it was trying to be Friends & I can't stand that programme. But it was on in the background & I watched more of it each week & ended up quite a fan of the series ! Of course, some parts were less funny than others, it certainly wasn't perfect, but it seemed a very intelligently put together programme & something a bit different, a bit more original than similar programmes. The cast are all very talented & gelled well together. Their timing was very good, the script was usually very good - with the odd classic line or sketch thrown in ! I think the best one was called 'Breasts ! Breasts ! Breasts !' which involved a woman who couldn't speak English. It was cleverly filmed, so the first time round, you saw it from the eyes of the man & only understood what he...

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Couples Negril, Jamaica

Advantages: Everything - its amazing!
Disadvantages: None!

...My husband and I went to Couples Negril for our honeymoon last year - we did a two resort holiday, the first week at Couples Negril and the second at Couples Ocho Rios. Of the two, we preferred Couples Negril. This place is amazing! From the moment we got on the courtesy bus from the airport, and our leader stopped off at a petrol station to pick up some Red Stripe for everyone!, to the minute we left, we were treated like royalty. The Jamaicans are so friendly, they can't do enough for you. The standard rooms are really nice - I can only imagine how lovely the deluxe ones must be! You can see the beach from all rooms (it seemed) and most overlook the gardens/wedding gazebo. There was a king size bed, CD player, satellite TV, safe, air conditioning, clean sheets and towels every day - even towels to take to the beach, which you could...

Sam-Hay 15.01.2001 (11.01.2001) · Read review
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Couples Resort, heaven on earth - Honeymoon week 1

Advantages: No kids, excellent value for money
Disadvantages: small beach (albeit private)

...Well, here we are. Where are we? Oh, sorry, you're not all with us are you as my hubby and I embark on the first week of our honeymoon. We are in Jamaica and will be spending the first week at Couples, Ochos Rios. Having booked our transfers at the Couples desk on Montego Bay airport (there'll be an op on the airport shortly) we are whisked to a waiting minibus (via two porters and two expensive tips…. (tipping can be a bit of a problem in Jamaica - see my general op for details if you are interested)) for onward transport to Ochos Rios. We are the only people in the bus. Ohos Rios lies less than 50 miles from Montego Bay and so I was interested to find out why the transfer was due to take 2 hours. I wish I had remained in blissful ignorance of the reasons. The roads in Jamaica are not good and indeed many are hard to...

CareBear 15.05.2001 · Read review
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Couples Ocho Rios

Advantages: Total Luxury, Watersports, NO KIDS
Disadvantages: Shopping Trip - Not worth the grief

...Last month my wife and I spent a most memorable week at Couples, Ocho Rios. The whole resort was totally amazing, the staff were attentive, helpful and just couldn't do enough to make our holiday the most amazing experience! The resort itself had 5 restaurants ranging from a beach bar that served all sorts of snacks from nachos to jerk chicken to what were the strangest hot dogs my wife ever had in her life! Other choices of eateries were a very fancy french restaurant to the fantastic pasta eatery on a small pier over the sea, very romantic, especially by candlelight! The choice of watersports was fabulous, from Scuba diving (at no extra charge!), to waterskiing, snorkelling, even a sunset cruise and it was all included in the price! There were extras, but you aren't pushed into opting for any of these! The atmosphere was totally...

Pookiebear 05.11.2000 · Read review
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What Will Come of Their Retreat?

Advantages: Easy Watching, Did Make Me Giggle
Disadvantages: Predictable

...Details -- Title: Couples Retreat Release Date: 14 October 2009 Directed By: Peter Billingsley Running Time: 107 Mins Plot / Story -- Married couple Jason and Cynthia start having trouble with their relationship due to the strains and stresses of attempting to have a child, they grow apart and are considering divorce. As 2 professional people they want to make it work and look into going to ?Eden? a couple?s retreat where they can relax and enjoy the paradise vacation with some serious therapy and couple skill building time too. Only problem is that they cannot afford it. A group deal makes the trip half the price for the 2 weeks away and they talk their 6 friends into coming along too. The 4 couples have to partake in the mandatory skill building aspect if they are to enjoy everything else the beautiful tropical...

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I love coupling every monday night

Advantages: best comedy on tv, lots of sex talk
Disadvantages: makes me wet myself!!! , not on often enough

...yippee, its a new series tonight. I can't wait. I have opened a bottle of plonk and a big box of chocs and my girlfriends and i are in our skimpy nightwear ready for 9.30pm for the laughter to begin. Coupling is one of the funniest sitcoms I have ever seen. I don't know why it's on BBC2 - it deserves to be aired on BBC1 prime time, I'm sure the viewing ratings would soar! Coupling is basically like an English version of Channel 4's Friends, but it's even funnier. The storyline revolves around the six central characters - Steve, Jeff, Patrick, Susan, Sally and Jane. The episodes are mainly set in a bar, similar to Central Perk from Friends. They even have a long sofa with a coffee table except that they drink beer instead of coffee! The six characters are all very individual and different, giving the series a great variety...

treacle 23.09.2002 · Read review
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