The group used to include shane and jennifer, but they divorced and shes gone. Their grouprate vacation comes at a price when they discover that participation in the resorts unconventional couples therapy activities is anything but optional. 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. After the st regis resort bora bora was used as the exotic eden resort for filming the couples retreat, world interest was aroused.
The names were made up, and there is no twosided resort like in the movie. The movie was filmed in bora bora and the resort, with its tropical fishfilled turquoise lagoons, shower. Regis bora bora resort, a luxury resort on french polynesias iconic island with beachfront and overwater villas. But, unlike the candy oasis, this place is real minus the touchyfeely couples stuff. A comedy centered around four couples who settle into a tropicalisland resort for a vacation. Retreat is a 2011 british horrorthriller film and the directorial debut of former film editor carl tibbets. My husband and i also went to see couples retreat to sort of relive our vacation there this past july we stayed at the intercontinental thalasso. Like the movie couples retreat is there an eden westeast resort. Now, aside from the very hilarious scenes, the gorgeous cast and that eccentric yoga instructor, the filming location for this movie is a feature that cannot be missed. While one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resorts therapy sessions is not optional. Bora bora vacation packages couples retreat the st. Regis bora bora is by no means a bargain, but the stay is worth every penny. Vince vaughn, jason bateman, kristen bell, kristin davis, malin akerman, jon favreau and jan reno. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
When a movie aims for a humorous angle of the various marital problems we may or may not encounter with the person we think is the one, it shouldnt shortchange us. Fitting, since the movie about four couples including vince vaughn and malin akerman, bateman and kristen bell, and jon favreau and kristin davis. Couples retreat 2009 official movie trailer youtube. Jason and cynthia announce that their marriage is in trouble, and they beg their friends and shanes young girlfriend to join them on a couples retreat, at the package rate, on a tropical island. Where couples retreat was filmed kristi gustafson barlette. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in. Like the movie couples retreat is there an eden westeast. Four midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. Costarring jason bateman, jon favreau, faizon love, kristin davis, kristen bell and malin akerman, couples retreat is a hilarious party in paradise, loaded with laughter and fun. A getaway that has been dubbed the worlds heaven on earth. Couples retreat follows four midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. The film stars cillian murphy, jamie bell, and thandie newton as three people isolated from the rest of the world on a remote island.
It takes your breath away and makes you want to book your next getaway as soon as you finish watching the film. After the st regis resort bora bora was used as the exotic eden resort for filming the couples retreat. If couples retreat is the best thing the american film industry has to offer, its probably best we dont see the runnersup. Couples retreat similar films to watch if you like. Director of photography eric edwards, left, and director peter billingsley look over a. Other than a few gratuitous water shots, it seemed as if that movie could have been filmed anywhere. Package features five nights at the fantastic st regis bora bora resort with their signature butler service, couples massage, and more. Regarding that movie, we received a strange email from donovan laird, a film critic from the future who detailed his search for the island oasis on which couples retreat was filmed. Room 103 tour honeymoon at st regis bora bora premier overwater villa with jacuzzi may 2014 duration. My favorite scene in the movie is the guitar hero battle in the cabin. Regis bora bora resort fictional eden resort was used as filming location for the movie couples retreat starring vince vaughn and. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing couples retreat near you.
Couples retreat the movie with vince vaughn bora bora. Everything you need to know before you check in to the resort, we take you behind the scenes of paradise. The film was shot mostly on the french polynesian island of bora bora. Couples retreat is a 2009 american romantic comedy film directed by peter billingsley marking his directorial debut, and written by jon favreau, vince vaughn. Filmed on location at the st regis bora bora, which was transformed into the eden resort for the movie, the crystal blue waters, lush island. There are so many hilarious scenes in this movie, it doesnt seem to get old. I was debating whether to give this movie a 3 star or a 4 star. With vince vaughn, malin akerman, jon favreau, jason bateman. Travel weekly named it top resort world wide and luxury travel adviser awarded it best resort in the south pacific. Hollywood has been stingy with the new releases this week. Regis bora bora, which is owned by starwood hotels.
Four midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort but find out their vacation is. Crews filmed at several buffalo grove locations monday. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet. The movie is filmed in tahiti and on one of the society islands bora bora, went there for my honeymoon, very familiar. St regis couples retreat 5 nights of luxury in bora bora. Peter billingsley directs a scene from couples retreat, a movie set in part in buffalo grove. It was released on october 9, 2009, in the united states. Vince vaughns couples retreat wrecked my nups getaway. Since my film interest is pretty narrow chick flicks, comedies, chick flicks and rs is much deeper documentaries, action adventure, poli. Couples retreat is a 2009 american romantic comedy film directed by peter billingsley marking his directorial debut, and written by jon favreau, vince vaughn, dana fox, curtis hanson, and greg beeman. Couples retreat the movie with vince vaughn bora bora forum. Vaughn and favreau star with jason bateman, faizon love, kristin davis, malin akerman, kristen bell, and jean reno. Youll remember this luxurious vacation for years to come.
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