GUEST COLUMN: 8 Movies The Might Save Your Troubled Marriage

8 Movies That Might Save Your Troubled Marriage

By Nancy Patron

Cinema is an amazing element that can not only cause emotions but also make you think and even save your marriage. In this article, we will talk about the eight most amazing films on this subject.

We all dream that our marriage would look like a happy movie. There is a beautiful picture, vivid emotions, and smiles. But sometimes relationships can be tricky. There can be many reasons - fatigue, unresolved problems, etc. Of course, you can turn to a family psychologist if you feel that the marriage is breaking up. But if it’s not so difficult, you can use “film therapy”.

This is a joint viewing of interesting and smart films that make you think and look at your relationship from a new perspective, including eastern European dating sites and Russian mail order brides. Besides, a good movie is also great entertainment to help cheer you up. We bring to your attention a list of the best eight paintings about relationships and loving couples.

#1 Hope Springs

In this film, Hollywood stars Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones portrayed a couple who were facing a serious crisis. Arnold and Kay have already crossed the 30th anniversary of the marriage. It seems to the spouses that their relationship has completely lost their former passion and warmth, and they are both no longer sure that they still want to be together. Trying to save the situation, they turn to family psychologist Bernie Feld.

The specialist uses very unusual methods, but at the same time, all his former patients vying with each other insist on their effectiveness. This is a really interesting film with an original plot and best actors. Critics rated this picture quite well, giving it 6.4 points on IMDB, and Meryl Streep was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Kay.

#2 Sweet November

Once upon a time in 1968, there was already such a Robert Ellis Miller film based on a play by Herman Raucher. This is a story of the amazing love that changed the usual course of life and the way of thinking of one person, will not leave indifferent even those who are used to restrain their emotions.

Advertising agent Nelson Moss always thought only about work, as if forgetting that you can live, love and feel. A career seems to have completely captured his thoughts. But everything changes when he meets Sarah. This girl is not only amazingly beautiful, but she is also very cheerful, full of energy and as if she emits a special light. A light that slowly penetrates Nelson's life and makes him see things completely differently than before. He does not notice how day after day he becomes a different person. The movie became truly cult thanks to the excellent plot and sensual play of famous Hollywood actors (Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron) and received high ratings from the audience (7.7 IMDB).

#3 The Vow

A young couple, Leo and Page, are full of hope for a happy future life. They have been happily in love for several years and are embarking on a honeymoon trip. There they are in trouble - the couple gets into a car accident.

Paige was in a coma for a while, while Leo was patiently waiting for her at the hospital bed. Having regained consciousness, the girl cannot remember her lover and all that has happened to her in recent years. Despite the hero’s further attempts to arouse former feelings in his wife, amnesia is destructive for their relationship, and she asks for a divorce. Only the oath, written by Paige once for her future husband, will help her remember herself again. The script of the tape is inspired by the real story of the American spouses of the Carpenter, and Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams perfectly felt and showed the characters' characters.

#4 By the Sea

Some fans consider the release of this second and joint picture of the famous star couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt a kind of omen of their real divorce. Indeed, in this film (Angelina became the director of the picture), the story of two spouses who once went crazy with passion for each other, and now are on the verge of an ending of relationships, is shown.

Each of them tries to find himself again and to establish relations with his spouse. The search for past feelings leads them to a small coastal town, where they linger for a while. There, fate brings them together with a young French couple, and this acquaintance will play its role in the reconciliation of the spouses. During the filming of the tape, the paparazzi took some pictures of Angelina crying on the balcony, allegedly during a rehearsal of joint scenes with Brad. The fans took these photos as evidence of the impending divorce of the couple.

#5 The Family Man

USA, 1987. Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) breaks up with his first love Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) and flies to London. After 13 years, he becomes a successful businessman, the owner of a large company. On Christmas Eve, Jack meets a black stranger, and in the morning he wakes up in a strange house in the same bed with Kate.

Two children and a dog run out of the next room. And gradually Jack realizes that he is no longer a businessman, that he has the most ordinary job and generally a different life. Fate in the form of that strange stranger left Jack to choose what was more valuable to him - career or family. The film makes you think about the importance of loved ones and the fact that not everything in this world is bought. Critics and viewers appreciated this picture, putting it 6.8 IMDB points.

#6 What Happens in Vegas

A pleasant film for those who want not only to improve the relationship but also to receive funny emotions and smile from a pleasant plot and acting. Star couple (on screen) - Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz look very natural and act out the role just fine.

Various reasons brought the careerist Joy and slobbering Jack in Las Vegas. She had just been abandoned by her fiancé, and he had suddenly been fired by his father. The city of sin is considered the best place to forget about everything in the world, to unwind and get married quickly. Drunk young people find this kind of entertainment for themselves. Having discovered in the morning that they are already not free people, they dream of quickly returning their bachelor status. But a big win of three million dollars can affect their decision. Moreover, the wayward judge froze the money for three months, taking the promise from the heroes that they would try to save the marriage. IMDB score is 6.3.

#7 The Mirror Has Two Faces

This is an intellectual film that tells the deep and interesting story of two scientists. Two professors at Columbia University, Rose and Gregory, meet through the dating section of the newspaper. He is convinced that all life problems stem from sex. Therefore, he believes that it is necessary to create a marriage where everything is based on intellectual intimacy.

She lives with an elderly mother and is about to remain an old maid. Therefore, he accepts his offer of a hand and heart, or rather, reason. And now they are married, but love is still not there. What to do? Who is guilty? Rose thinks the reason is her appearance. But not so easy. Will the couple manage to build harmonious relationships and find love - this film will tell. The IMDB rating is 6.6.

#8 Crazy, Stupid Love

It seems to Cal Oliver that until this moment he did everything in his life correctly. But it turned out that the well-being of his family was only an illusion. Now he, an aging conservative, is forced to pack his things and leave his own home. Cal’s wife was tired of the family monotony, cheated on him with another, and even announced her desire to divorce.

The hero seeks solace in the nearest bar and there, unexpectedly for himself, finds a person who can change his life. It turns out to be a young brilliant man Jacob Palmer. He will become a real teacher of Oliver, show how to dress, present himself and flirt with the most beautiful women. This will make Cal’s wife look at her husband with different eyes and doubt his decision. The role of Jacob brought Ryan Gosling a nomination for the Golden Globe as the best actor in a comedy or musical. Also, the film received excellent ratings from viewers (7.4 on IMDB).

About the Author

Nancy Patron is a passionate journalist who enjoys writing about psychology and human relationships. Over the course of her career, she was a regular contributor to major media publications, and currently, she serves as an editor for asianwomendating.org.