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Better Late Then Never

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Before I actually watched this movie, I felt that it was going to be an okay movie but not one of those awesome ones. The feeling remained with me for the first 10 minutes of the movie. But once Dupree, played by Owen Wilson, moved into Carl and Molly's house, the movie grabbed my attention for the entire time the movie lasted. I found the movie incredibly funny, especially the scenes where Dupree flooded the toilet in Carl's and Molly's house. The plot was fantastic and made for a great comedy, but also meaningful at the same time. Carl was always trying to catch up with his work, and it was taking too much away from him that he had less and less time to enjoy his life. Dupree, on the other hand, who was jobless, had lots of fun and tried to teach Carl to balance between the fun of life and his work. All the actors in this movie played their role amazingly, and I think that Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, and especially Owen Wilson were all very well suited for their roles in this movie. As usual, Owen Wilson was very funny and also pretty cute as Dupree. Overall, a 9/10; wonderful movie!!!

From brother directors Joe and Anthony Russo (Welcome to Collinwood), I recognised this comedy film mainly because of the star playing the title character, so I had to give it a go. Basically Molly (Kate Hudson) and Carl (Matt Dillon) have recently got married, and they plan to settle very quickly in a new house with good careers. Carl however has his best friend (and best man) Randy Dupree (Owen Wilson) telling him he has just lost his job because of attending the wedding, and he is homeless. Carl decides to let Dupree stay with him until he can get back on his feet, which doesn't please Molly, and within a few days he is causing nothing but trouble. Dupree is also outstaying his welcome by being lazy and not looking often enough for a job, and dating a mysterious librarian girl. While Molly has to put up with her husband's best friend, well, she does get used to it, Carl is trying to get used to his overpowering father-in-law Mr. Thompson (Michael Douglas) who wants Molly to keep her maiden name and for herself and possible children, don't worry, everything is settled in the end. Also starring Seth Rogen as Neil, Amanda Detmer as Annie, Ralph Ting as Toshi, Knocked Up's Bill Hader as Mark and Lance Armstrong. Wilson manages to captivate with appearances in films like Zoolander and Meet the Parents, and while he doesn't fail to make laughs, it's not enough to carry the film fully, same with Hudson and Dillon, but it's not bad. Okay!

Upwardly mobile couple, just married and back from their honeymoon, play hosts to the groom's semi-Neanderthal best pal from boyhood. With no job, no car, and no other couch to sleep on, the friend moves in and takes over the house; soon, the wife begins to appreciate the scruffy guy and the way he helps out, but the husband begins to think his buddy is trying to steal his girl. Familiar theme barely updated. Owen Wilson, who also served as one of the producers, is a really odd presence here as Dupree--he's both overeager and annoying (and a little creepy). As the married couple, Kate Hudson has several good scenes, and she's put some thought into her characterization, but I'm not sure how well-cast Matt Dillon is (he doesn't look comfortable playing the patsy, he doesn't match up quite right with Hudson and, although he makes an attempt to be loose, he can't bring laughs to his role). A sub-plot involving Dillon working for his property developing father-in-law (Michael Douglas, phoning it in) fails to jell with the rest (doesn't Hudson know what a sonuvabitch her father is?), and the third act of the movie manages to lose all the bounce from the first half-hour. It is often torturous to sit through. *1/2 from ****

This is an extremely lazy slacker comedy. Owen Wilson overdoes his 'aw shucks' charm as a good for nothing who stays on as a house guest with his reluctant best friend. There are some comic moments but the film as a whole simply doesn't work. Why would anyone put up with someone as self-centered and obnoxious as Dupree? The film doesn't even bother to try. Kate Hudson looks good but has little to do. In fact, Matt Dillon and Michael Douglas, all play second fiddle to Owen. With a weak script and few laughs, this is pretty poor stuff,only watchable if you are completely bored.Overall 3/10