Two for the Road

 (1967)

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DVD Talk
Fox's Studio Classics disc of Two for the Road looks splendid. Christopher Challis' cinematography must have stimulated French tourism, and Henry Mancini's lush but unobtrusive score is very pleasant. ... Full Review

MTV.com
While critics did nip-ups over Stanley Donen's "revolutionary" nonlinear story-telling techniques, audiences responded to the chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney, not to mention the unforgettable musical score by Henry Mancini. In preparing his romantic comedy Two For the Road, director Stanley Donen decided to utilize many of the cinematic techniques popularized by the French "nouvelle vague" filmmakers. ... Full Review

Combustible Celluloid
And unlike many other movies of the period, the slapstick in Two for the Road has somehow aged well, perhaps because it always comes as a welcome break. Rafael earned the film's lone nomination for his screenplay, and would go on to write a similarly effective film about a marriage in crisis, Eyes Wide Shut (1999). ... Full Review

DVD MovieGuide
While not overtly flawed, the stereo soundtrack of Two for the Road appeared less strong. An exercise in non-linear story telling, the framework of Two for the Road offers its most memorable element. Music brightened up the audio somewhat. ... Full Review