The Couple: Claire & Phil Foster

The Movie: Date Night

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This was more of a caper than a romantic comedy; Claire and Phil Foster are already married so we’re not “wondering” throughout the movie if they’re going to get together. You know, like we do with so many other romantic comedies.

However like most couples that have been married for 10+ years and had a few kids they do have their issues to work out, mostly just the standard too little time and not enough communication. In general they seem compatible in every way, from appearance to values to sense of humor. They trust each other. They haven’t reached the point where they sit across the table from each other not speaking; even when they’re both tired they still manage to find ways to amuse themselves. But mostly they give the appearance of being a team – two people that work well together and know they can depend on each other, no matter what the circumstances.

Really they just need to put a little spark back in their relationship.

Being chased by corrupt gun-toting cops, honest gun-toting cops, mob guys and a seriously perverted DA while driving a stolen car is probably not the course of action most marriage counselors would suggest, but for them it seems to do the trick. Truthfully there is really never a question here of whether Claire and Phil are going to stay together – it’s pretty obvious from the start that they care about each other and are a good match. But it’s nice to see them get a little excitement in their lives. Maybe they can do this again in another 10 years.

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