Couples did not immediately capture my attention. It took quite a while, and at first it just seemed sloppy. Until about the 40 min to 50 min mark. When it hit! It was super clever!

It's clear the writers wanted to create something different, to maybe show that it's not fate. Instead perhaps human connections that act as fate. Who knows? The problem is that up until that 50 min mark Couples was really dull. At no point did I actually feel connected to the characters. The setup was so flat that none of those connections were made. So when it was time for the big reveal and for everything to come together I had fun. Yes. But the emotional connection to the characters dulled it. Plus, the execution was done so late that it took away from the "big twist".

The actors did a good job, but nothing really stood out. They weren't bad, but there just wasn't a lot to work with here. Though a certain "private eye" did stand out, and he was my favorite character!

Overall I had a fun time. While the humor was really spotty for me it still made me laugh. Even without the connection to the characters I enjoyed it. Sadly it wasn't the pay off I had been hoping for. The biggest problem is that I did spend so much of the movie bored. So when it finally switched off of the "main couple" I was so happy! The sad truth is that after the 40 min mark is when Couples get goods, and it's the only thing that saved this movie. In the end it's a fun filler piece and I think it's unique aspects are definitely worth checking out. Any movie fan will enjoy the ambition that the writers envisioned for Couples.

If you're looking for it Hulu has it streaming off and on.

How I review out of 10:
- 6 A little weak, but I still like it. (Full rating list on profile.)

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Shu Qi is the reason I started this movie, and finished watching it. She's got three rolls to play and I found watching her acting them to be the best part. This movie reminds me of those crazy late 80s and early 90s films. With awkward cinematography and so many story ideas that it just can't piece it together. The idea was interesting, just not executed well.

I will say one thing for sure I laughed my booty off. The horrible man poses, King (Ekin Cheng, who I adore) wears this white jacket, but there's nothing underneath! Wardrobe . . . lost? This is probably worth a peek just so you can laugh, and use some of the horrible lines.

Eleven (AKA : Shu Qi): What is sexual relation?
King: I love you, you love me and we kiss, and we do that.
Eleven: I love you, do you love me?
King: *nods*
Eleven: I want sexual relation.
King: Good. Lie Down.
Eleven: *lies back*
King: Coming

To be honest this is not where I would start for first time "drama" viewers. Try 200 Pound Beauty. Also, I almost stopped within the first commercial break, but I held out until the first horrible posses . . . and laughed the night away.

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