The Story of Us
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Movie Reviews of The Story of Us
Movie Review: Too close to home
Summary: 4 Stars
A suprizingly stinging movie to those who have been divorced or who have had marital troubles.So what's not to like about Bruce Willis and Michele Pfeiffer ideally mated in a movie? Well, dispite the fact that they are beautiful film stars, they are portrayed as a man and a woman with unfortunately normal problems that hit pretty much on target to myself and my wife (both second marriages).
He is wild eyed and spontaneous, she is preoccupied with the car not having wiper fluid. He likes sex with as the mood strikes, she wants to make sure that they haven't forgotten to put tooth fairy quarters under the pillows. I could go on and on, but if you have been in a long term relationship, this will hit you hard somewhere, because even the beautiful people with lots of money have pretty much the exact same kind of problems keeping things working right, man and woman wise.
Would have been 5 stars with a divorce at the end, but after 90 minutes of fighting, we get a last second syrupy ending. You can feel it coming, but still worth seeing.
Think of the title: "beautiful people act out the fight we just had yesterday".
Recommended for adults only, kids will yawn and newlyweds will remark "this could never happen to us".
Movie Review: Honest look at an American marriage
Summary: 4 Stars
What I appreciate about this film is that it really explores what happens in a marriage. There are times when you love your mate more than anything in the world...there are also times when you wish they would die so you could move on with your life. That's marriage...it's not a bad thing, it's just a marriage thing. Both Bruce and Michele show such depth here, really getting to the root of their marital problems and showing the real feelings of the parties involved. The film takes you through the deterioration of a marriage all the way through the breaking point and then back around again to where they realize they need each other. Michele's speach at the end of the film is what makes her performance for me. She was spot on and so lovable. You could really feel her charactor. I do have to say that I feel Bruce is a very underappreciated actor. With the year he had in '99 turning out three outstanding performances (The Sixth Sense being his best by far) I would have liked to see him acknoledged by the acadamy. That didn't happen, but it would have been nice. Anyways, this film is at times corny but at heart it is a wonderful look at family and relationships and what we go through in order to keep them alive.Movie Review: You're not alone...a good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
If you like this genre of movie---romantic comedy, family drama type [Grand Canyon, One Fine Day, Parenthood etc.]...than you will enjoy this movie. It is a favorite of mine. I'd rate it 4.5 stars. I've read some reviews that were critical of the performances. I don't agree. The stars and the cast did a terrific job.
My favorite part is the end...I can watch it over and over.
Marriage isn't easy...and you don't get nominated for Best Marriage of the Year...unlike BEST COUPLE at your senior prom. But it is beautiful too. I love the moments highlights...those shared points the two of you cherish.
And to love your kids..and want what's best for them...demands the best you can offer them in your marriage. Maybe you can't make it...but this movie makes the point: Don't give up easily...cause there's a lot to lose.
Standtall
Movie Review: Reality
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie portrays the "real" life situations of self-seeking self-autonomous relationships that spiral uncontrollably towards divorce when married couples seek to control the relationship or change their spouse. While some of the references to sex seemed to be added for shock effect, the reality is that without some sense of "us" guiding a relationship the reality is the meaningless and vanity that the husband and wife experience in most of this movie.Some cheesy scenes and: (1) Who sends their kids to camp all summer and (2) Who believes their kids are oblivious to their parents marital problems?
In the end, though, the recognition of communal fellowship grounded in the other brings hope to the tyrannical, self-consuming, and chaotic relationship which is symptomatic of current American society.
Movie Review: A better Rob Reiner Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I've seen this in the past and just watched it again last night. This movie is very well acted, the script is very good, mosty marrital strife, but there is some levity. It is a very good movie and I highly recommend this movie to others who like drama dialog driven movies. This isn't the normal fluff you expect from Rob Reiner. Pfiffer and Wilis were very good and had good chemistry in both hating and loving each other. This movie, again is for those that like drama, dialog movies, mostly for married or serious relationship folks who are 30 plus and have a mature aspect of the up and downs of relationships. After seeing it the second time, I am buying it.