I took in “Due Date” this past weekend and I was more than pleasantly surprised. As a devoted fan of anything that Zach Galifianakis appears in, it was pretty much a no-brainer that I was going to see this movie. I was a little leery though, for I had the feeling that the previews were going to be the best part of the movie.
I was wrong.
Robert Downey Jr. adds a surprising amount of depth to the proceedings as he and Galifianakis go cross-country in a modern-day version of “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.” Downey plays the mostly straight-laced business type and Galifianakis plays…well…he plays the kind of character he always plays: a lovable dimwit. The movie even gets serious in a couple of spots which was more than a little weird. I didn’t know if I should nervously laugh or get more popcorn. I did both.
The Verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. Funnier than “Dinner With Schmucks” but not as funny as “The Hangover.”
And for those of you scoring at home, I enjoyed a half Raspberry Iced Tea, half Lemonade beverage, which I invented this Summer.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (very funny movie with an unexpected poignant conclusion) came out in 1987. If that’s not “modern day”, when do modern days begin?
Modern Days begin with the invention of the Rotary-Dial Telephone.
Rog
You’re talking about a movie made in the 1900′s?? Was it even in color? Modern Day = 2000 and later.
that might be up for preposterous statement of the year! you know i showed you that drink!