Rob Reiner, who directed the film, is featured opposite Rita Wilson as the couple's best friends. Wilson and Reiner both give fresh comedic performances that liven up what would otherwise be, at times, an extremely tense film. Reiner seems to be perfecting the role of the screwball friend. Hollywood usually falls prey to. Usually in film, couples that are seen arguing still find a way to achieve sexual climax at the same precise second.
Films often have powers that extend beyond simple entertainment.
Throughout the history of film, many movies have touched viewers on very deep, personal levels. The holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, for instance, has been given credit for changing the perspective of many suicidal people. In a similar way, The Story of Us could very well possess the same power for couples considering divorce. Dominic Rice is a senior majoring in finance. He is also the Royal Purple's managing editor.