Excellent but underrated film

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

The Story Of Us is a wonderful movie in its own subtle way. I won't go into specifics about the plot, as many others before me have already done that. All I will say is that it's probably not for the younger crowd. In all honesty, if I had seen this film in my early twenties (and I'm now almost 40), I wouldn't have appreciated its subtlety on long term relationships. It's aimed at those of us who have been married, or in a long term relationship. Although I don't have children, the rest of this movie had many "oh yeah" moments for me. The Story of Us, is a complex, yet ultimately simple, explanation of long term relationships...all those 'little' things about the other person that drive you insane about them, but that if you're both willing to work on, make the relationship all that much richer for it. Wonderfully thought provoking. If you have ever been in a long term adult relationship, I'd be hard pressed to see how you COULDN'T relate, at the very least, on some small level to this film.

To be honest, I didn't even remember when this movie came out. I was single then so I may have deemed it a chick flick and moved on. When I finally did see it I had been married for a short time but been with my wife for a while. There was very, very little that we could not identify with. I almost felt like I was watching my life so the title is perfect. Bruce and Michelle are amazing in their roles and I challenge anyone to say there was not one part where they were not emotionally moved by their performances. While there were some funny moments(the scenes in Venice are good, and Michelle's rant at the end is classic) this is really a dramatic movie and I really feel the main characters played more to the dramatic aspects of the script. Honestly, I really don't think that it matters how long you've been married, or with someone, you really have to see this movie.

This is a great film about marriage!, it's charming, sad, touching and at times hilarious, with 2 amazing performances from Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer!. All the characters are just great, and the story is very good!, plus Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer are simply amazing in this!. The ending is very touching, as i thought Michelle did a great job with her emotions in the end in my opinion!, plus Willis and Pfeiffer had wonderful chemistry together!. It's actually somewhat powerful at times, and you can really sympathize with Bruce's and Michelle's characters!, plus i loved the flashbacks on how they met, as Bruce as Michelle had funny and wicked wigs!. This wasn't well received by critics, however i found it to be a great film!, and it's engrossing throughout!, plus Rob Reiner was great in his supporting role!. It is at times depressing, but in a good way, and it's very well made and written as well, however what really makes it work is the performances by Willis and Pfieffer!. This is a great film, about marriage!, it's charming,sad,touching and at times hilarious!, with 2 amazing performances from Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer, i highly recommend this one!, even if you don't like this type of movie. The Direction is great. Rob Reiner does a great job here, with solid camera work, and keeping the film at an engrossing pace!. The Acting is superb!. Bruce Willis amazing as always, and is amazing here, he gets to try something a little different here, and he did fantastic at it!, he also had wonderful chemistry with Michelle, had a very likable, sympathetic character, did wonderful in his emotional scenes, and was just amazing overall! (Willis Rules!!!!!!!).Michelle Pfeiffer is stunningly gorgeous, and is amazing as always, she was extremely likable, also had a sympathetic character, did great in her emotional scenes, had wonderful chemistry with Bruce, and was really into her role!, and despite what other people say, i thought Michelle did perfect in her big emotional scene at the end!. (Michelle Rules!!!!!!).Rob Reiner is good in his supporting role i liked him. Rita Wilson was funny i liked her a lot. Rest of the cast do fine. Overall i highly recommend this one!.***1/2 out of 5

THE STORY OF US, in my opinion, is a very sweet, touching, romantic, and kind of heartbreaking drama about the affect bickering can have on a married couple's children. Anytime Ben (Bruce Willis) and Katie (Michelle Pfeiffer) bickered, I felt really touched. It's hard for me to explain why. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "If you ask me, THE STORY OF US really shows you how kids can be affected by their parents bickering. " Now, in conclusion, I recommend this very sweet, touching, romantic, and kind of heartbreaking drama about the affect bickering can have on a married couple's children to all you Bruce Willis or Michelle Pfeiffer fans who have not seen it. You're in for some tears and a good time, so, go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with a friend, and watch it.