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A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I HAVE SEEN THIS FILM AT LEAST TEN TIMES SINCE IT PREMIERED. EACH TIME I LEARN SOMETHING MORE ABOUT MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS IN MY LIFE AND SOME FRIENDS. THE CASTING OF ALBERT FINNEY AND AUDREY HEPBURN, GENIUS. TWO FOR THE ROAD HAD BRILLIANT WRITING, PERFECT ACTORS, RENOWNED DIRECTOR, STANLEY DONEN, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES IN FRANCE , AND THE MOST WONDERFUL MANCINNI MUSIC IT COULD BE A PLAY, EVEN A MUSICAL, hello Broadway!!!

Two for the Road is a comedy drama about an architect and his wife who examine their twelve-year relationship while on a road trip to Southern France. It stars Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn.Written by Frederic Raphael, the story is told in a non-linear fashion, with scenes from the latter stages of the relationship put together with those from its beginning, often leaving the viewer to interpret what has intervened, which is sometimes revealed in later scenes.It was directed by Stanley Donen. While backpacking through Europe, student Mark Wallace falls for lovely music student Jackie, but later settles for Joanna or Jo, another aspiring musician. Once married, Mark and Jo go on a desultory honeymoon, traveling in the company of insufferable American tourists Howard 'Howie' Maxwell-Manchester and Cathy Maxwell-Manchester born Seligman and their equally odious daughter,Ruth. Later on, during yet another road trip, Mark is offered an irresistible job opportunity by Maurice Dalbret, which ultimately distances Mark from his now-pregnant wife. Still remaining on the road, the film then details Mark and Jo's separate infidelities. The film ends where it begins, with Mark and Jo taking still another road vacation, hoping to sew up their unraveling marriage. This is one of the most enduring films of all-time.Despite its initial release back in 1967,many viewers will still find this movie a pleasure to watch primarily due to the great chemistry between Audrey Hepburn,which is considered to be probably one of her most realistic and resonant screen roles and Albert Finney. Not to mention the unforgettable musical score by Henry Mancini.Despite of its few melodramatic clashes with forced comedy,it doesn't stop the movie from being timelessly appealing and truthful to its theme which happens to be the challenge of lasting love.

This story of the relationship between a naive young lady and a roguish young man is told through five road trips. It is not a linear narrative. Each trip takes place at a different time, representing the various stages of their relationship. The story isn't told in chronological order but the way the sequences juxtapose one another is cleverly done as it demonstrates the clear transformation, he deterioration of the relationship as the priorities of the two principle characters change.Donen is clearly influenced by European cinema as he adds a European quality to it. Yet, at the same time, Donen also subtly displays the influence of his own Hollywood background. The editing is solid, especially the timing of the cut from one trip (time) to another. The stunning cinematography beautifully captures the landscapes. Henry Mancini's score is spellbinding.There are the sharp witty dialogues that are so wonderfully delivered by the actors that the each repeated line has a different meaning. Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn are transcendent as Mark and Joanna. Both actors superbly play off one another. For Hepburn this is a departure from the romantic naive young lady characters that made her famous. She displays Joanna's transformation with grace and gusto. Finney's self-centred Mark is less likable but at the same time, he's very real. In a cameo, Jacqueline Bisset makes a sensual and amusing appearance.'Two For The Road' explores a mature relationship of a fading romance. Yet, there is a strong connection, love, that binds them together. Mark and Joanna may not always be in love. They may not even like each other a majority of the time but they still love one another to stick together. Perhaps, Stanley Donan has directed his best movie.

A tapestry of a movie, showcasing the directorial skills of Stanley Donen. Perhaps no other director has the breadth of Mr. Donen's success, comprising classics in the genres of big studio musicals, romantic comedy, drama and thrillers.The thread of the roads traveled by the Audrey and Albert in their various ages and incarnations is skillfully interwoven, providing a bittersweet and funny picture of an all-to-human marriage, the success of which seems perversely inverse to their material success.What a great match of two beautiful and charismatic stars. He plays the perfect rogue and imperfect husband to the hilt, and she, well, she is Audrey.Look for a young and lovely Jacqueline Bisset early in the film.And don't forget your passport.Cannot recommend highly enough the following Donen films: Bedazzled, Indiscreet and Charade