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Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker, SEX AND THE CITY) has a highly unusual job in this at times cartoonish romantic comedy: 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.

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ProducerScott Aversano, Scott Rudin

EAN5014437900937

eBay Product ID (ePID)53416063

Product Key Features

ActorSarah Jessica Parker, Matthew McConaughey, Justin Bartha, Zooey Deschanel, Katheryn Winnick, Adam Alexi-Malle, Bradley Cooper, Kathy Bates

Film/TV TitleFailure to Launch

DirectorTom Dey

Release Year2006

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesMaking Of,\Interview With Matthew McConaughey And Terry Bradshaw,\Failure To Launch Contest,\Featurettes,\Theatrical Trailer

GenreGeneral, Comedy

Run Time92 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate12A/12

Number of Discs1

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

Movie/TV TitleFailure To Launch