Absolutely brilliant

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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

Okay, let's set the stage: I hate Lifetime movies for their poor acting, cheesy scripts, lack of realism, and ridiculous soap-opera style plots and "emotions." (And I just ain't into all that Kleenex.) Can't stand mush and not much on tearjerkers. But I truly can't relate with those saying this was an awful movie. I laughed my tail off! Hilarious! So real (well, for the most part); you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll hold your breath, you'll just want more. The "moments" were very real and well-done and I agree that Willis and Pfeiffer rendered stellar performances. It WAS a romantic comedy. (Did YOU see it?!) Such a well-written script and excellently directed. Virtually no complaints from start to finish. (Although, admittedly, I watched an "edited" version and missed all the language.) Anyone who's been married any length of time (and especially for a number of years) will appreciate the reality and depth of emotion and meaning in this poignant movie. Sense of humor required.Totally worth seeing again and again!

This has to be one of my favorite movies. My husband and I watch this and we both end up in tears (at different points) and can identify with the characters. We appreciate each other more (at least for a little while) after watching this movie. Marriage is not easy and the road that this couple travels together hits home with us. When feeling like things are getting too hard and giving up would just be easier, watching this movie puts things into perspective. Do I think that this movie is good for people having marriage difficulties? Maybe. But I do think that this is a good movie for anyone who has ever been married, or wants to be married, or is married. The fact that this movie has Bruce Willis in it was an added bonus, I mean, how can you go wrong with him in a movie?

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...