Love is a battlefield – and in Peter Billingsley’s vapid comedy, penned by Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau and Dana Fox, enemy lines are drawn on one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. Full Article at Express & Star

“COUPLES RETREAT” Four couples from the Midwest on a tropical getaway must participate in therapy as part of the vacation package. With Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristen Davis and Kristen Bell. Written by Favreau, Vaughn and Dana Fox. Full Article at Vail Daily

LORNA'S SILENCE (R) The Dardenne brothers, who directed the intriguing drama The Son, helms this film about two pretty Albanian immigrants in Belgium seeking to find better lives. Full Article at Atlanta Creative Loafing

Couples Retreat ** (15) Oct 16 2009 REGARDLESS of what I say about Couples Retreat, I can pretty much guarantee that, by star power alone, it'll do decent enough box office. Full Article at The Daily Record

BEWARE OF THE EVIL STEPFATHER: Amber Heard and Penn Badgley star in Screen Gems' new thriller, opening Fri. , Oct. 16. OPENING FRIDAY THE BAADER-MEINHOF COMPLEX 4 stars (R) See review. Full Article at Atlanta Creative Loafing

CASEY PHILLIPS: Just like its premise, “Couples Retreat” is basically a rainy day at the beach. All the right ingredients are there — the ocean, the palm trees, the rum drinks — but extenuating circumstances have dampened the fun. Full Article at Chattanooga Times Free Press