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...

KarenUK 11.07.2000 · Read review
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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...

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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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Coping without Coupling

Advantages: Hilarious
Disadvantages: None

...a "lesbian spank inferno". Oh, or Jeff trying to score with an Israeli girl without the aid of an interpreter (collects ears in a bucket...) The main characters are: Steve (Jack Davenport, "This life") Jane (Gina Bellman, "Silent Trigger") Susan (Sarah Alexander, "The Strangerers", "Smack the Pony") Sally (Kate Isitt, "Is it legal?") Patrick (Ben Miles, "Peak practise") Jeff (Richard Coyle). The first series had six 30-minute episodes: Flushed Size Matters Sex, Death And Nudity Inferno The Girl With Two Breasts The Cupboard Of Patrick's Love The first series was shown on Friday nights on BBC2, and as it was playing against Channel 4's rating-grabbing comedy night, it was missed by many. If the beeb repeat their run of this comedy, don't miss it... Roll on Series 2!...

psipple 27.02.2001 (26.02.2001) · Read review
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Coupling's cracking comedy

Advantages: Hilarious
Disadvantages: None

...a "lesbian spank inferno". Oh, or Jeff trying to score with an Israeli girl without the aid of an interpreter (collects ears in a bucket...) The main characters are: Steve (Jack Davenport, "This life") Jane (Gina Bellman, "Silent Trigger") Susan (Sarah Alexander, "The Strangerers", "Smack the Pony") Sally (Kate Isitt, "Is it legal?") Patrick (Ben Miles, "Peak practise") Jeff (Richard Coyle). The first series had six 30-minute episodes: Flushed Size Matters Sex, Death And Nudity Inferno The Girl With Two Breasts The Cupboard Of Patrick's Love The first series was shown on Friday nights on BBC2in mid-2000, and as it was playing against Channel 4's rating-grabbing comedy night, it was missed by many. If the beeb repeat their run of this comedy, don't miss it... Roll on Series 2!...

psipple 03.03.2001 · Read review
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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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Modern Warfare 2

Advantages: Graphics, Sound, Campiagn, Online Multiplayer, Simple Controls
Disadvantages: Complicated Multiplayer maps

...The wait is finally over and Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 has finally arrived. I was eagerly anticipating its release, so much so that I pre-ordered it the first day that it was available to do so. The original Modern Warfare and World at War are probably my 2 favourite games of all time, so would one of the most hyped up games of all time, live up to expectations ? ~~~ First Impressions ~~~ Right from the beginning I was impressed. The adverts before the actual game are again skippable, which means you're ready to start shooting in seconds. The first menu lets you go into whichever game mode you want and all in all the game looked excellent after the first minute or so. ~~~ Story ~~~ The game takes place 5 years after the original Modern Warfare. Despite your best attempts back then the Russians have...

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The Truth Snake Cometh

Advantages: FUNNY FUNNY laugh out loud FUNNY
Disadvantages: Loud laughter annoys my flat mate.

...Look up "Pant wettingly funny" in ad dictionary and somewhere in the definition will be the term "coupling" Coupling is a comedy series on BBC2 that follows the adventures of 6 singles. The original idea was to follow the relationships of Steve and Susan but they casted so well that the series dynamics became much broader to the extent that even the most avid fans would believe that it was intended to be about the 6 friends. The script is excellent. Very sharp and in addition to the main comedy moments there are numerous minor sub plot funny bits. I haave the DVDs for the 1st and 2nd series and they are very rewatchable... sometimes it is even funnier the 2nd time as you know whats coming and start cringing. There are often suggestions that this is a UK version of friends... there are certainly similarities 6 people... 2...

starsally 10.03.2003 · Read review
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