"Couples Retreat" was rather disappointing, to say the least. Three married couples and a divorced guy with a new, younger girlfriend go off to a beautiful island, at the behest of one of the couples (Jason Bateman, Kristin Bell). They're trying to save their marriage and decide on a couples' therapy retreat, called Eden. However, to afford it they have to book a group rate so they persuade their friends to go along by saying the other couples (Vince Vaughn and Malin Ackerman, Jon Favreau and Kristen Davis, Faizon Love and Kali Hawk) can do all the fun stuff without participating in the couples' therapy activities. When they arrive at Eden, they're told all the couples must go through the therapy sessions or they all must leave.
Had this movie been raunchier, more adult in nature, it might have worked better. Instead there are obvious turns -- the happiest couple starts arguing, the young girlfriend just wants to party, etc. There are some fun moments, but not nearly enough.
My grade: C.
To make us feel better, here's a picture of Vince Vaughn from the movie "Clay Pigeons," back when he was younger and firmer-bodied:
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