Failure to Launch
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.
Critics Sentiment
Zooey Deschanel's character Kit provides deadpan humor
Tripp is repeatedly attacked by various wild animals
The film jumps from heavily criticized animal attack sequences to broadly praised scenes featuring Zooey Deschanel's Kit character.
Critics found Failure to Launch to be a predictable and formulaic romantic comedy that relied too heavily on cheap physical gags and contrived plot devices. While most reviewers praised the supporting performances, particularly Zooey Deschanel's scene-stealing turn and Terry Bradshaw's comedic presence, they felt the leads lacked chemistry and the script was derivative of better films. The consensus was that it provided some laughs but ultimately felt like a missed opportunity given its talented cast.
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Matthew McConaughey
Tripp
Sarah Jessica Parker
Paula
Zooey Deschanel
Kit
Justin Bartha
Ace
Bradley Cooper
Demo
Terry Bradshaw
Al
Kathy Bates
Sue
Tyrel Jackson Williams
Jeffrey
Katheryn Winnick
Melissa
Rob Corddry
Gun Salesman
Patton Oswalt
Techie Guy
Stephen Tobolowsky
Bud
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Bev
Adam Alexi-Malle
Mr. Axelrod
Gretchen Cleevely
Veterinarian
Peter Jacobson
Boatyard Couple
Jessica Stone
Boatyard Couple
Stewart Skelton
BBQ Guest
Sarah Lilly
BBQ Guest
E.L. James
BBQ Guest
Crew
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