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www.combustiblecelluloid.com - : The film zips back and forth between several time frames, all during the couple's European vacations. Each beautifully shot Cinemascope scene makes some kind of visual jump into the next; it was the first film to use the now oft-copied shot of tree branches reflected in a car windshield. And yet, despite its visual trickery, it's one of the most emotionally honest films ever made in America. more...
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4/4
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www.movie-gurus.com - : ''Two for the Road'' tells the story of a married couple on its way to divorce. Something went wrong at some point, and thus begins Stanley Donen's affectionate story of a husband and wife who loved each other so much that any parting between the two would have been unimaginative. In this poignant tale of love and marriage, Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn come across as one of the most loving couples I've ever seen in a movie. Their story is touching and beautiful, but with that comes the sadness. All isn't well, and after seeing these two so happy for so long, it is with great regret to contemplate their seemingly-inevitable split. more...
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4/5
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www.filmcritic.com - : This bittersweet Audrey Hepburn flick can hardly be described as a classic, but it's a fun road trip nonetheless. The film tells the story of a couple (Hepburn and Albert Finney), together 12 years and facing a relationship crisis. They figure out what went wrong be reminiscing about a decade of trips together -- including the one on which they met and a hilarious one that includes an abrasive family of three. It's not high comedy, nor is it a brilliant drama, but both genres get their due. Watch for the car fire scene, especially. more...
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3/5
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