“Couples Retreat” Poster Leaves Black Couple Out – Racism?

The makers of  "Couples Retreat" are at the centre of a race controversy after removing two black actors from a poster being used to promote it in Britain.   The makers of a hit Hollywood film are at the centre of a race controversy after removing two black actors from a poster being used to promote it in Britain. 

A spokesman for makers Universal Pictures confirmed the poster had been changed to ‘simplify’ it for the UK and international market outside America. The studio said it regretted causing offence and has abandoned plans to use the revised poster in other countries.   hmmmm the only way they seem to have simplified it was by removing the black couple!

The film stars four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort’s couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.