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Failure to Launch (2006)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 7/07

7/07: Although Failure to Launch has enough energy to be a watchable romantic comedy film, the title pretty much says it all.

The movie was off to a fast start but got stuck in a quicksand. I kept saying, "Slow down, and take your time." Once it did, Failure to Launch would be funny and witty during the middle stretch. Finally, the momentum dissipated as the ending became weak and therefore impossible for me to buy as it rehashed the same stuff from EdTV.

The acting is good except for Sarah Jessica Parker who seems miscast. She doesn't show enough chemistry with Matthew McConaughey who, once again, is the winner (but it's getting old already). I've got to question the inclusion of Terry Bradshaw. Why did he have to be butt naked? What a stupid mistake. So is the idea of going too far with animal bites. One time is okay, but a bird, a chipmunk, a dolphin, and a lizard? Come on.

All in all, in spite of having been doomed by a predictable plot, Failure to Launch is an entertaining movie in spots.

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