Due Date was a film coming from the same producer of the Hangover (whatever that means). It has one of my most favorite actors Robert Downy Jr. and Zach Galifianakis is always entertaining. A great recipe for a good time.
Due Date is a film about Peter Highman, an highly successful architect who is traveling home to LA to be with his wife. She is having their first child and Peter is on a mission to be with her during the birth. After having an unfortunate encounter with Ethan, he has been added to the No-Fly list. He is forced to drive cross country with the same man who forced him into this predicament. It is a modern and hilarious odd couple pairing.
Likes - I enjoyed this film. It has its LOL moments but I think there was a bit more dry and subtle then 'The Hangover', which I can appreciate. The plot progressed pretty nicely and didn't drag or feel belabored at any point. There wasn't a huge cast of colorful characters, though Danny McBride's appearance is a definite and wonderful exception. Galifianakis is enough of a strange and lost character to carry the film. Downey was in classic form here, playing a non-hero version of Tony Stark, with a major mean streak. It felt good watching him lay into people. Personally, it made up for all the times in my life I tried being decent and informing people how they need to stop being themselves and to read a book.
Dislikes - There was nothing overt that I disliked. I had high hopes for this film based on the crew and behind the scenes team involved. The film did deliver but lacked that extra 'omph' I was hoping for. Again, the plot was executed well, which is a major point for me in any story, be it film, TV, or book.
Overall - Good film. Maybe even great film but I think that would be shown over time. I needed something light, funny and heartfelt. I got it with Due Date. An added note, I think this is great date film. 4.5 out of 5 stars from this guy. GO WATCH IT!
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