The Story of Us

1999 "Can a marriage survive 15 years of marriage?"
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Released: 15 October 1999 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Ben and Katie Jordan are a married couple who go through hard times in fifteen years of marriage.

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Python Hyena The Story of Us (1999): Dir: Rob Reiner / Cast: Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rob Reiner, Rita Wilson, Tim Matheson: Drama about the endurance of relationships that might have worked had the couple not argued over the stupidest things. We could probably find quicker solutions to the dilemmas Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer face here. Instead their marriage is in pearl because they lack good communication skills. The film analyzes their marriage from the day they met to the birth of their children up to the problems they face now. She believes he is having an affair when she completely misunderstood and unable to take responsibility for her actions. Depressing and predictable directed by Rob Reiner who does his worst but this sort of theme is more appealing in his When Harry Met Sally. This ranks as one of his less appealing films. Willis and Pfeiffer bicker for two hours. He gets depressed while she takes up cooking and opens opportunity for an affair herself. An opening phone conversation where they talk over loud noise is completely contrived. In idiotic supporting roles are Reiner as Willis's advice giving friend and Rita Wilson who overacts as Reiner's wife. Tim Matheson is a complete waste as the potential new man in Pfeiffer's life. We yearn for his great comic work in Animal House where he was awesome. Strong marriage theme takes too long to arrive at the obvious point. Score: 4 / 10
SnoopyStyle Ben (Bruce Willis) and Katie Jordan (Michelle Pfeiffer) are married with two kids. They find themselves drifting apart after 15 years of marriage. After sending the kids away to summer camp, they try a trial separation.This wants to be 'Two for the Road' but it has no style. I'm not in love with that movie and this one is so much more inferior. It starts in a static depressing place that the movie never reaches takeoff speed. There is a manufactured feel to the whole enterprise. Their marriage in the various flashbacks seems lifeless and unreal at the same time. At no point do I feel an urge to root for the couple. Each spouse has their own circle of friends which they have a jokey time with. That doesn't work either.
phildamanstr This movie is without a doubt not anywhere near a comedy. It does have some humor in it, but not much. However, that in itself does not take away from the movie. It is a superb movie! I highly recommend it for both married couples and couples in general.Young adults may not care for it because it focuses on the trial and tribulation of marriage. However, it is a reminder to couples to remember why the got together in the first place. "The Story of US" truly touches on the reality of relationship, in this case real marital relationships.I found myself comparing scenes in this movie to similar experiences in my own life. Not all relationships end up quite the same as the couple in this movie, but it certainly makes you think, what could we have done differently to make it work?Bruce Willis's performance was truly outstanding. It is one of his best performances that I have seen. Michelle Pfeiffer's performance was outstanding, as well. She has, IMO, played all the roles that I have seen her in, very well. However, this role was exceptionally good. Together, Willis and Pfeiffer created a truly realistic portrayal of a married couple in torment and agony, trying to determine the fate of their diminishing relationship.I am sorry I never seen it until now! I feel the cast and crew of this movie truly deserved their pay.
gc-36 OK, its not amazing. BUT don't let that put you off. Its a great break from the normal 'repeat' movie with the same old plot line and a few different actors. If you watch it and stick at it, it pays off in the end. I would say it was a chick flick...... but the story line doesn't frame the wife well.... so it might even offend some women (doubtful). But she seems to be the main problem (is that a spoiler... nah I don't think so!) but then thats a male view.... maybe a women would see it the other way.If I had to criticize it I'd say the fundamental problem with the marriage was a bit old hat and there are a few too American stereotypes in it.Watch it.... i don't think you'll regret it. I could think of worse ways to spend a night in.I've read reviews from people who didn't rate the film.... sadly a lot of them don't actually seem to have understood the film...