Due Date (2010)

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• Scott G

  
  A disappointing follow up for Galifianakis, and an even worse performance from Downey Jr. as the pair show clear signs that the film just won't working as the weak plot and characterization come into place.

• Directors C

  
  Due Date wasn't as crazy, wacky or funny as I expected it to be. The characters aren't that interesting, a lot of jokes miss and above all it's not as good as Phillips and Galifanakis' The Hangover. A word of advice is dont go into Due Date with the high… More
  Due Date wasn't as crazy, wacky or funny as I expected it to be. The characters aren't that interesting, a lot of jokes miss and above all it's not as good as Phillips and Galifanakis' The Hangover. A word of advice is dont go into Due Date with the high expectations I had. It wasn't that great but it's dumb forgetable fun thats kept alive by its better jokes.

• Anthony L

  
  Due Date wasn't as bad as I'd feared. To be honest though, it wasn't that I wasn't against the idea, it just didn't interest me much. Anyway, I saw it and I thought it was ok. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis played off each other reasonably well,… More
  Due Date wasn't as bad as I'd feared. To be honest though, it wasn't that I wasn't against the idea, it just didn't interest me much. Anyway, I saw it and I thought it was ok. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis played off each other reasonably well, Downey Jr playing the straight part amusingly were others have failed but Galifianakis can't keep the only character he can play going for much longer, can he? Like others have noted, it is a lot like Planes, Trains and Automobiles but hasn't got a fraction of the charm.

• EightThirty .

  
  04/.09/2011 (ONLINE)

• Brad W

  
  Due Date is not a bad movie, on the contrary its a very funny movie but the problem was i felt like I was watching a complete and 100% remake of plains, Trains, and Automobiles. The plot is very boring and long, and we all know they are going to be great friends in the end and there… More
  Due Date is not a bad movie, on the contrary its a very funny movie but the problem was i felt like I was watching a complete and 100% remake of plains, Trains, and Automobiles. The plot is very boring and long, and we all know they are going to be great friends in the end and there was no big mystery or anything going on like The Hangover. The cast was good, except for Galifanakas because I feel like the director just wanted him to exactly be like his character in The Hangover. The comedy was great, although it was very disgusting I found myself constantly laughing so i give it props for that. Due date is an okay movie, I understand the negativity but it was better then most of the critics claim.

• Eric A

  
  Funny here and there, but overall it was pretty much a floppy movie.

• Thomas J

  
  Milking new names to try to be a modern day take on Planes, Trains and Automobiles.... but it just does not work, too over the top to feel real enough to enjoy.

• Daniel P

  
  An in-betweener to keep Todd Phillips busy between Hangover films, Due Date is fun and full of big laughs, gross outs, weird outs and plot holes that will keep you more entertained than not until it ends. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifanakis both do great work with this silly… More
  An in-betweener to keep Todd Phillips busy between Hangover films, Due Date is fun and full of big laughs, gross outs, weird outs and plot holes that will keep you more entertained than not until it ends. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifanakis both do great work with this silly script, but overall it's a mediocre film. Check it out for free on TV some time, (it will become a staple), but pay money for it at your own risk: Planes, Trains and Automobiles cast the mold for this film, and frankly, the Steve Martin/John Candy classic is much better.

• Bethany M

  
  Not really that funny. A few laughs here and there but that's about it. Really dissapointed, excepted better since the cast seemed to be fantastic.

• Film C

  
  this is a vaguely amusing movie. I'm a fan of Zack Galinfiinas so its worth a watch for his simple dumb humour. Also if your a fan of robert downey jr you'll enjoy the movie because he does look hot. But other than those reasons its not really worth a watch

• Chris W

  
  This is pretty much Planes, Trains, and Automobiles for a new generation, except this film is quite as funny or well-made. It's not a remake of that film, so much as it is a take on that film's general concept. WIth this one thouhg, just swap out Thanksgiving for the birth… More
  This is pretty much Planes, Trains, and Automobiles for a new generation, except this film is quite as funny or well-made. It's not a remake of that film, so much as it is a take on that film's general concept. WIth this one thouhg, just swap out Thanksgiving for the birth of a child, and take away the trains (well, there are cameos, but that doesn't quite count). Downey Jr is the straight man, Galifianakis is the obnoxious (big emphasis there) but well meaning (we hope) comic relief, and joining them are a number of nice little cameos, with one of the best being from Juliette Lewis, although Foxx is not bad. I like Michelle Monaghan, but could have used more of her. I feel that way about her career in general, though. There are some laughs, but I never found this film to really be hilarious. There are some serious, dramatic, and even legitimately touching moments, but overall, tonally this film is inconsistant. PTA was a little mean spirited besides heart warming and hilarious, but it also felt more convincing, and the changes in tone and character were earned. This film doesn't quite get there. It sure tries though. I think the main thing is that this film had a lot of potential, but, to tie in with the film's plot, it's a bit premature. The script could have been retooled and some of the story elements could have been reqworked to get the audience to care just a tad more, and have it stick. I did like the performances though, because those were decent, although Galifianakis did get on my nerves, which doesn't really ever happen. Maybe I'm just tiring of his schtick. Soem of the film's big moments are cool ,but some are maybe just a little too over the top or ludicrous. All in all, I can't bring myself to give this a mild recommendation, even though I didn't find the viewing experience of it to be unenjoyable. I actually do sort of recommend it though, like mostly if it's on cable or something. Otherwise, it's not really a film that msut be seen.

• Mike S

  
  Standard comedy fare by Todd Phillips. Not the lame misfire I thought it'd be, but certainly not great either. Very uneven quality in the humor, although it did have some moments where it was pretty funny. The two leads are mostly to thank for that though, as their acting alone… More
  Standard comedy fare by Todd Phillips. Not the lame misfire I thought it'd be, but certainly not great either. Very uneven quality in the humor, although it did have some moments where it was pretty funny. The two leads are mostly to thank for that though, as their acting alone compensates for the flaws in the script. Final grade: C as in Casual Comedy.

• Crash E

  
  yeah, it was funny but not the way I expected, I think it's just a good company in spending a leisure

• Tim S

  
  I wish someone would give Todd Phillips an amazing script. He makes every one of his films look really good and seems to get really good performances out of his actors. Downey and Zach have a great back and forth, but the script is lacking (the daddy issues border on annoying in this… More
  I wish someone would give Todd Phillips an amazing script. He makes every one of his films look really good and seems to get really good performances out of his actors. Downey and Zach have a great back and forth, but the script is lacking (the daddy issues border on annoying in this film) and it's basically a rip off of one of the best road movies ever made. Whoever wrote should feel lucky that it ended up in the hands of these talented people and makes me wish these talented people would get their hands on some better scripts.

• Matt G

  
  Darryl: This coffee tastes kinda funky. Peter: It's his dad. I thought it was hilarious despite the bad reviews. The two actors were hilarious. This isn't your simple buddy road trip movie, it's so much more. By the director of one of my favorite movies The Hangover,… More
  Darryl: This coffee tastes kinda funky. Peter: It's his dad. I thought it was hilarious despite the bad reviews. The two actors were hilarious. This isn't your simple buddy road trip movie, it's so much more. By the director of one of my favorite movies The Hangover, comes Due Date - High-strung father-to-be Peter Highman is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay on a road trip in order to make it to his child's birth on time. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes) and Zach Galifanakis (The Hangover). They are the most unlikely pair for a road trip comedy but it perfectly works! The acting in a comedy movie is never amazing, but Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis give it their best, and they succeed. The acting is up to par and the performances are believable enough. Everything about this movie is an epic win. Some could argue that this is better than The Hangover...

• Justin Y

  
  Todd Phillips' <i>Due Date</i> takes a trip across the United States and blends it with comedy.<p>Although the 90 minute story isn't exactly over the top, there are pieces of it which take a little away from the seriousness and realism behind it; however,… More
  Todd Phillips' <i>Due Date</i> takes a trip across the United States and blends it with comedy.<p>Although the 90 minute story isn't exactly over the top, there are pieces of it which take a little away from the seriousness and realism behind it; however, that makes this film more enjoyable and easy to watch. <i>Due Date</i> also travels up and down like a roller coaster. In between the laughs, this picture finds the time for some emotional and touching moments between two unlikely travel buddies.</p><p>The film's comedy is effective, but not in the realm of drop dead hilarious. A portion of it is also adult oriented, and combining that with some witty and offensive dialogue it is easy to see why this film reaches the R rating level.</p><p>Robert Downey Jr. and Zack Galifianakis are all over this movie and the nature of their characters is what makes it work. A number of recognizable faces pop in as the film progresses; Michelle Monaghan is a breath of fresh air in between those long bouts of Robert and Zach.</p><p><i>Due Date</i> isn't the funniest film out there, but it is good enough to warrant a laid back watch.</p>

• ♥Robyn

  
  In DUE DATE, Robert Downey Jr. plays Peter Highman, a successful yet highly-strung expectant father whose chance run-in with flamboyant, yet vulnerable wannabe actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) at Atlanta airport sees him ejected from his flight without his luggage or ID and… More
  In DUE DATE, Robert Downey Jr. plays Peter Highman, a successful yet highly-strung expectant father whose chance run-in with flamboyant, yet vulnerable wannabe actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) at Atlanta airport sees him ejected from his flight without his luggage or ID and both of them placed on the no-fly list. Peters only option, if he is to make the 2000 miles back to Los Angeles in time for the birth of his child, is to accept a ride from Ethan, and embark on a road trip which is quite a ride~!!!

• Summer W

  
  Some pretty solid laughs there. It's no Hangover, but Todd Phillips delivers.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, RZA, Matt Walsh, Brody Stevens Director: Todd Phillips Summary: Days before his pregnant wife's due date, Los Angeles architect Peter (Robert Downey Jr.) is about to… More
  Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, RZA, Matt Walsh, Brody Stevens Director: Todd Phillips Summary: Days before his pregnant wife's due date, Los Angeles architect Peter (Robert Downey Jr.) is about to fly home from Atlanta when a series of unfortunate incidents land him on the "no-fly" list, forcing him to hitch a ride across the country with slacker Ethan (Zach Galifianakis). As Peter desperately tries to get home, he must deal with Ethan's laid-back attitude, numerous delays and several mishaps in this road trip comedy. Quote: Peter Highman: "I have to get back to Los Angeles." TSA Agent: "Have you ever seen Forrest Gump? He ran across the U.S. and he was pretty stupid. I have faith in you." My Thoughts: "Finally a comedy that was funny from beginning to end. Downey and Zach worked great off of each other. Both of them were very funny. I love a good road-trip flick, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. There is a lot that happens with some great fun action. Some funny cameo's from Danny R. McBride and Juliette Lewis. It's a fun film that will more then likely make you laugh or at least smile. One I would see again."

• Dean M

  
  This Todd Phillips's odd couple road film frequently likened to John Hughes's <i>Train, Planes and Automobiles</i> is so fun slapstick misadventure, almost what I loved about <i>The Hangover</i>. Robert Downey Jnr. and Zach Galifianakis do a… More
  This Todd Phillips's odd couple road film frequently likened to John Hughes's <i>Train, Planes and Automobiles</i> is so fun slapstick misadventure, almost what I loved about <i>The Hangover</i>. Robert Downey Jnr. and Zach Galifianakis do a respectable job with their characters. Ethan (Galifianakis) is particularly well crafted as an individual both physically and verbally funny, but at the same time one he harbours a deep emotional emptiness due to an innate need to make his late father proud of him. <i>Due Date</i> must have felt like a reunion of sorts for Downey Jnr., who appears alongside three former co-stars Michelle Monaghan (<i>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</i>), Jamie Foxx (<i>The Soloist</i>) and Juliette Lewis (<i>Natural Born Killers</i>). There are some good laughs in this movie, especially the part where they make some coffee out of Ethan's dad's ashes. And the best example is an escape plan hatched by Ethan to break Peter (Downey Jnr.) out of detention centre when he is suspected of being an illegal immigrant.

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