Failure to Launch (2006)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Tom Dey

Writers (WGA):

Tom J. Astle (written by) &
Matt Ember (written by)

Release Date:

10 March 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.

Plot:

A thirtysomething slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he'll finally vacate their home.

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Secret | Mockingbird | Slacker | Love

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

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 #1
Patton Oswalt	...	Techie Guy
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Bud
Kate McGregor-Stewart	...	Bev
Adam Alexi-Malle	...	Mr. Axelrod
Gretchen Cleevely	...	Gretchen the Veterinarian

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language.

Runtime:

97 min | Philippines:95 min (cut)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | UK:12A | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | France:U | Netherlands:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 | Sweden:Btl | Brazil:14 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42417) | Hungary:16 | Philippines:PG-13 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15

Filming Locations:

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Brooke Shields, Tori Spelling and Reese Witherspoon were all offered the role of Paula, but turned it down.

Goofs:

Continuity: The first time Trip and Paula are on the boat, Trip jibes, and the mainsail and boom re-set but he never releases and trims the jib.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Melissa: I just feel really close to you.
Tripp: You are really close to me.

Movie Connections:

References The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Soundtrack:

This Guy's in Love with You

A good time!

Being a huge SJP and Matthew fan- I of course went to see the movie. I was shocked and really pleased to see how much camera time Zooey Deschanel got. She was my favorite character in the movie- by far. I wasn't expecting that at all. Her facial expressions and deep voice were perfect for the quirky character she played. So now I am a huge fan of her's. Back to the movie. The plot was a little predictable (duh),but was truly a pleasurable one. I didn't go to the movie to be deeply moved- but I did go to see a great light-hearted film with an amazing cast. And I had success. I love Kathy Bates- so it's a plus that she's in it. Terry Bradshaw is naked at one point.....so rate that as you will. But all in all- a good time was had. Go see it.