Carl and Molly are a thirtysomething couple who have just gotten married and are settling down into a cozy new home in a quiet neighborhood. While Carl and Molly are happy with their new digs, Carl's best friend, Randy Dupree, is not content with his living arrangements. Dupree has all but made a career out of avoiding work, responsibility, and commitment, and while his charm usually manages to keep him afloat, he eventually loses his job, his apartment, and his car. Carl can't bear to see Dupree in such dire circumstances, and tells Dupree he can stay on their couch until he can get things straightened out. But while Carl was expecting Dupree to stay for a few days, it soon becomes obvious to both him and Molly that their guest has no intention of moving out anytime soon, and while the likable freeloader starts working his charm on Molly, their neighbors, and their friends, Carl soon finds himself at the end of his rope with his best man and childhood buddy.
I thought this film would be funnier. With Owen Wilson and Matt Dillon playing off each other, I was expecting a "laugh out loud" comedy. Instead, it was more of a drama and even kind of a downer at times. Wilson's character becomes a little annoying toward the end when his "lovable loser" routine gets old. Dillon's character isn't very likable from the beginning and I didn't find myself feeling sorry for him when his boss/father-in-law was giving him a bad time. Kate Hudson is hot, but that's about all she is in this film as her character didn't provide much substance. Overall, it wasn't a horrible movie, but not one I'd ever see again or quote lines from.
Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon, Michael Douglas
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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