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Two features. Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker, 'Sex And The City') has a highly unusual job in this at times cartoonish romantic comedy 'Failure To Launch': she's an interventionist. What this means is that parents of young men who are still living at home well into adulthood can hire her to date their sons, which lends the often troubled men the fortitude to strike out on their own. Trip (Matthew McConaughey) seemingly fits this description perfectly; a 35-year-old extreme sports enthusiast and boat salesman, he uses his living situation to quickly end any relationship that becomes too serious. Trip's doting mother (Kathy Bates) and quirky father (former quarterback Terry Bradshaw) hire Paula at their friends' adamant recommendation, and she sets about her tried-and-true method of winning Trip over. A few obstacles emerge, however, as Trip's buddy Ace (Justin Bartha) finds out the truth, and must be bribed by a date with Paula's hilariously hostile roommate Kit (Zooey Deschanel). Paula also discovers a few things about Trip's past that make her realise how different he is from the rest of her clients, but just as she begins to develop real feelings for him, disaster strikes. Some of the best and funniest moments in 'Failure To Launch' are provided by its supporting cast. Deschanel provides dry, intelligent humour in a subplot involving a mockingbird that's taken up residence outside her window, as well as her courtship by adoring suitor Ace. Bates as usual gives a complex performance, doing much with the part provided for her, while a game Bradshaw is appealing in his eccentricities. The film's somewhat fantastical plot is quickly eclipsed by the charm of the characters, the irresistible slapstick humour, and, in the end, heart-warming sentiment and lessons learned. Also includes 'How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days'.

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ProducerScott Aversano, Lynda Obst, Christine Peters, Scott Rudin

EAN5014437156235

eBay Product ID (ePID)109429257

Product Key Features

ActorSarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson, Michael Michele, Adam Goldberg, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Matthew McConaughey, Bebe Neuwirth, Zooey Deschanel, Shalom Harlow, Katheryn Winnick, Adam Alexi-Malle, Kathy Bates

Film/TV TitleFailure to Launch / How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days

DirectorDonald Petrie, Tom Dey

Release Year2011

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

GenreComedy, Romantic

Run Time204 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate12A/12

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Number of Discs2

ReviewsNew York Times - Director Tom Dey obviously cherishes 30's comedies, and he confidently guides a screenplay that has some of the sass and bit of those oldies through the screwball rapids. Mr. McConaughey and Ms. Parker make well-matched sparring partners

ScreenwriterBrian Regan

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleFailure To Launch / How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days

Consumer AdviceContains moderate sexual references, mild bad language and one use of strong language