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Entries in Couples Retreat (15)

Sunday
15Nov2009

Emmerich's '2012' dominates global box office

DateSunday, November 15, 2009 at 5:07PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

John Cusack in 2012

Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic action epic "2012" blew up the worldwide box office this weekend, scoring a stunning $160 million opening on the international circuit, according to the latest estimates.

"2012," which follows a group of people trying to survive numerous cataclysms as the world is coming to an end, took the No. 1 spot in all 105 markets this weekend. Domestically, the film bagged $65 million.

Far away at No. 2, Disney's 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" generated $16 million from ticket sales in 21 markets. The Robert Zemeckis-directed film reached an overseas total of $33.6 million.

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Tuesday
10Nov2009

As expected, 'This Is It' still on top overseas

DateTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:32AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" managed to hold on to its No. 1 spot at the international box office this past weekend with a solid $29.4 million in ticket sales in 110 territories. The film's overseas total gross currently stands at $129.1 million.

At a distant No. 2, Robert Zemeckis' 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" opened in 18 markets with a weekend gross of $12.7 million. The film stars Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Following in third place was Pixar's adventure "Up," which took home another $8.8 million for a total gross of $368.2 million. "Couples Retreat" finished at No. 4 with $5.7 million for a cume of $28.8 million.

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Sunday
01Nov2009

Box Office: 'This Is It' easily wins the race

DateSunday, November 1, 2009 at 5:42PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Michael Jackson in This Is It

Weekend of Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009: Michael Jackson film triumphs with $21M

Sony Pictures’ Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It” prevailed at the top of the North American box office this weekend with $21.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Kenny Ortega-directed film opened at 3,481 locations Wednesday, bagging $11.1 million in two days. The domestic total of “This Is It” currently stands at a solid $32.5 million.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It includes scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Sunday
18Oct2009

Pixar's 'Up' tops overseas box office yet again

DateSunday, October 18, 2009 at 4:31PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Up

Pixar's animated adventure "Up" continued its overseas dominance as the film picked up $27.9 million in 24 territories to top the international box office for yet another weekend. The film's total gross currently stands at $295.8 million.

Disney's 3D family film "G-Force" came in second with earnings of $12.5 million, bringing its overseas total to $127.9 million. Following in third place again was "The Ugly Truth," which brought in $8.8 million for a cume of $94.1 million.

At No. 4, Universal's comedy "Couples Retreat" generated $6.8 million from ticket sales in five markets, bringing its early international total to $10.8 million. The film starring Vince Vaughn follows four couples forced to participate in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort.

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Sunday
18Oct2009

Box Office: 'Wild Things' triumphs with $32M

DateSunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:35PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Weekend of October 16 – 17, 2009: New releases help boost box office performance

Spike Jonze’s “Where the Wild Things Are” easily defeated its competition at the North American box office this weekend with a solid $32.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The big-screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved book scored a strong average of $8,693 per theater at 3,735 locations. Starring Max Records, the film follows a lonely boy who bonds with a bunch of wild creatures in his imagination.

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Saturday
17Oct2009

The 'Wild Things' rule the box office Friday

DateSaturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:42PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Where the Wild Things Are

"Where the Wild Things Are" scores big while "Paranormal Activity" surprises even more!

Spike Jonze's big-screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak's book "Where the Wild Things Are" stormed to the top of the North American box office Friday with a solid $11.9 million in ticket sales at 3,735 locations.

The film starring Max Records as a lonely boy escaping into his imagination delivered a superb start, and I'm glad it did. It's a truly wonderful adaptation I can only recommend you see if you haven't already.

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Sunday
11Oct2009

Box Office: 'Couples Retreat' easily wins the race

DateSunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:35AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Weekend of October 9 – 11, 2009: 'Couples Retreat' wins; 'Paranormal Activity' delivers!

Universal’s comedy “Couples Retreat” safely landed at the top of the North American box office this weekend with a solid $35.3 million in ticket sales at 3,000 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Jason Bateman, the film follows four couples traveling to a prestigious tropical island resort where they’re forced to partake in numerous couple therapy sessions.

Also breaking into the top 10 this weekend was “Paranormal Activity,” which expanded to 159 locations and took the No. 5 spot with a superb $7 million. The film’s early total gross currently stands at $8.2 million.

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Saturday
10Oct2009

'Couples Retreat' lands at top of box office Friday

DateSaturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:09AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

New release "Couples Retreat" easily topped the North American box office Friday with a solid $12.3 million in ticket sales at 3,000 locations. That's a nice start for the comedy starring Vince Vaughn.

Also starring Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Kristin Davis, the film follows four couples who travel to a presitigious tropical island resort where they're forced to partake in a series of therapy sessions.

Delivering the most surprising result Friday was Paramount's horror hit "Paranormal Activity," which bagged an incredible $2.5 million from ticket sales at only 159 locations, enough for the No. 4 spot.

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Thursday
08Oct2009

Movie Review: “Couples Retreat”

DateThursday, October 8, 2009 at 8:15PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: October 6, 2009

The players: Director: Peter Billingsley, Writers: Dana Fox, Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Jean Reno.

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: Four couples travel to a resort on a tropical island and soon realize they are forced to partake in therapy sessions.

Our thoughts: “Couples Retreat” is a totally forgettable comedy. There, I said it. It’s neither refreshing nor really funny, spending more than 100 minutes focusing on four simpleminded couples incapable of dealing with the problems in their relationships. Despite a couple of decent moments, this one’s a big drag, folks.

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Tuesday
06Oct2009

This week's new movie releases - October 9, 2009

DateTuesday, October 6, 2009 at 6:19PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

It's a quiet weekend, and the only wide release to open Friday is "Couples Retreat" with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Faizon Love and Kristen Bell. "Good Hair' opens in limited release.

COUPLES RETREAT (with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau)

Synopsis: Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price.

First thoughts: To be honest with you, I don't know what to think about this one right now. The premise of course sounds funny, and the cast sounds great too. That said, recent previews and TV spots failed to win me over, as this looks just like another silly couple comedy filled with rather primitive humor.

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