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Two for the Road (Widescreen) [Import]

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Yes, there is a bad Audrey Hepburn film and this is it. This 1960's film tries way too hard be "modern" as it looks at the trials and tribulations of married life. It has no point of view beyond its bell-bottomed, trendy cynicism. It has no wit, no human warmth. Poor Albert Finney plays a totally selfish oaf with no redeeming virtues nor vices. Why the Hepburn character stays with him longer than 20 seconds puts this film in the Mystery category.

Two For The Road is an excellent look at the souring marriage of Mark (Albert Finney) and Joanna (Audrey Hepburn) Wallace. It's neat flashback techniques, stylish wardrobe and wonderful score by Henry Mancini make this movie (in my opinion) the best one that Audrey Hepburn has ever starred in. END

Although some may find this delightful 1967 British film more than a little dated, it holds a special place in many hearts including mine. In the opening, Finney and Hepburn are driving in their Mercedes-Benz from England to the French Riviera. He's an architect, and they're driving to the home of Maurice Dalbret, the Frenchman who gave successful Finney his start. During the road trip, its obvious the marriage is headed for trouble. Flash Back time. Twelve years ago, Finney is a back-packing student looking at buildings and Audrey is among a bevy of female music students going to a festival. The happy times, the trials and tribulations and the whole gist of the film will appeal to many but not to others. (oh, well). I like it. Some felt that Hepburn was too old (7 years, to be exact) for Finney, but this is hardly a problem (wasn't Lucy older than Desi?). The usually fastidious Hepburn was dressed by Mary Quant, Paco Rabannne & Ken Scott: she even wears blue jeans! The stunning location scenes where filmed on location: St. Tropez, Paris, Nice and Beauallon. *If the viewer is or knows a true Sag, they know what I meant by the heading: I was born 5 December: at 42, it remains my passion to travel!

Great fun picking out situations and saying "Can't Do That Anymore" Example - smoking on airplanes. See how many you can find and there are many.

Great 60's clothes - cars - music.

Hepburn and Finney at their young and loveliest. (Hard to believe this is the same bloke who is currently playing on HBO as Churchill in "Gathering Storm" - which is brilliant!)

at first, i didn't really get this film(you have to pay attention to the plot,not just at audrey!) but after countless viewings, i have to say it's one of audrey's best films. it's not as glossy as charade and funny face but everyone looks really hip and the film is very sixties, especially the scene on the riviera when albert finney picks up a faye dunaway-esque blonde in a sportscar. the film is also very funny and the supporting roles are excellent.

I really find it hard to think that anyone liked this movie. Maybe it's just me and my simple mind but I had a hard time following along. It's like trying to follow that kid through the maze in the shining. It'll drive you crazy.

This is one of my favourite movies of all time, perhaps THE favourite! Audrey looks just gorgeous (as always) and Albert Finney is very good, too. If you're a film freak, go out and buy this!

O.K...here goes...I'm going to get lots of 'unhelpful' votes...but who cares?

There's something vey unsexy about this movie. By 1966 Audrey was well past her sell by date. She had a very sweet, but very short era. 1966 was the height of the youth kick and old Audrey just couldn't fit in...however hard she tried and try she did, desperately.

Finney's performance is wooden & what's going on with his dreadful, droney voice?

I think this movie was already dated on release. It just doesn't work. Audrey's performance is so mannered and awkward and there's absolutely no chemistry between the two 'stars'.

It's like watching a couple of middle aged folk, from Geneva, on a weekend visit to Swinging London, who decide to go take a look at Carnaby Street. Embarrassing!

This was clearly an experiment in teaming up the long-established (and ever-charming) Audrey Hepburn with up-and-coming British star Albert Finney, who never did quite go on to become the matinee idol some had hoped, despite getting a good headstart with Tom Jones (1965). Here, however, the match is awkward, and not helped by a fairly witless script and an overall lack of coherence. The thin plot is terribly structured, meandering here and there at a deathly pace, and ending up nowhere in particular.

The combination seemed great: Donen directing Hepburn with a snazzy score by easy listening giant Henry Mancini; It was never meant to be, however. This reviewer was left sorely disappointed, wondering where the last two hours of his life had vanished to.

The locations, the clothes, Audrey's hair - they all look fabulous. But this movie is a big SNOOZER! It's overly stylized and hard to follow - a 1960s movie experiment gone awry. It's different and modern for the sake of being different and modern, and nothing else. And, god forbid I should say this, but Audrey Hepburn is just horrible in this movie. She is so obviously ACTING - she's stiff and affected.

"Two for the Road" would have made a wonderful multi-page fashion spread in the June 1967 issue of Vogue, but as a full-length motion picture it's a big dud!