Movies serve different purposes. They not entertain us but also preach vital messages in the mould of amusement. Movies sometimes act as sugarcoated pills. Couples Retreat (2009) is one such film in the garb of comedy. It has a message for couples in real life. Directed by Peter Billingsley, Couples Retreat delivers a highly enthralling performance.

The entire plot of the film gives a sense of vacation. Scriptwriters Dana Fox, Jon Favreau, and Vince Vaughn have conceptualized a harmless yet engaging theme in Couples Retreat. The relationship of a couple Jason (Jason Bateman) and Cynthia (Kristen Bell) is about to break down. To mend the cracks, they decide to avail a costly spa service at an exotic beach resort. They invite their pals Dave (Vince Vaughn), Ronnie (Malin Akerman), Joey (Jon Favreau), Lucy (Kristen Davis) and Shane (Faizon Love) in order to avail the group scheme and save price. On reaching the resort, they discover that every couple has to take the spa service in order to enjoy the amenities of the resort. The friends of Jason and Cynthia reluctantly accept the terms and encounter several humorous situations. The partners discover each other