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Failure To Launch [DVD] [2006]
enlarge	Director: Tom Dey Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Justin Bartha, Kathy Bates, Zooey Deschanel Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy Used: £0.36 as of 20/11/2009 21:47 GMT details You Save: £19.63 (98%) New (40) Used (154) from £0.36 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 17819 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 92 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5014437900937 ASIN: B000FII16C Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Release Date: July 17, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review The plot of IFailure to Launch/I is utterly implausible, yet the movie is thoroughly fun. Tripp (laid-back Matthew McConaughey, ISahara/I, IDazed and Confused/I) is a 35-year-old man who still lives with his parents (Kathy Bates, IMisery/I, and ex-quarterback Terry Bradshaw)--and they aren't happy about it. Eager to get him out of the nest, they hire Paula (ISex and the City/I's Sarah Jessica Parker), a professional motivator who feigns relationships with boy-men so that their improved self-esteem will lead them to leave the nest. But Tripp's not the usual insecure shut-in Paula's used to, and as sparks fly, Paula finds herself losing her professional distance. This sort of set-up drove classic screwball comedies of the 1930s and 40s; once you embrace the absurdity, the movie zips along with a surprising balance of humour and bittersweet shadings. IFailure to Launch/I gets a huge boost from the supporting performance of Zooey Deschanel (IElf/I) as Paula's housemate Kit--part sourpuss, part tomboy, and entirely sexy and winning. McConaughey and Parker have enjoyable chemistry and carry the movie well, but Deschanel is an oddball romantic-heroine-in-waiting. Also featuring Bradley Cooper (IAlias/I) and Justin Bartha (INational Treasure/I). --IBret Fetzer/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next » Filled with biting humor July 3, 2006 bernie (Arlington, Texas) 6 out of 12 found this review helpful In today's society it is difficult for young men to see why they must leave home and trice out on there own adventure. Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) is one of those young thirty-five year old sons that are part of today's society. His parents Al and Sue (Terry Bradshaw and Kathy Bates) only want what is best for him and heir a professional (Sarah Jessica Parker) to help cut the apron strings. br / br /Needles to say that all the things you expect to happen happens. What sets this particular movie above the standard the standard formula is the exceptional acting and the pacing is strange. And the gratuitous nude scene is more that a few flashes in the moon light. br / br /In this film even the "B" story and the supporting characters get plenty of center stage. Kit (Zooey Deschanel) added a splash of normalcy. br / br /The only downside to the movie is the annoying introductory song which is soon forgotten and mad up for with the appropriate exit songs. br / br /So get out the popcorn and hit the road with Tripp. br / very good.. May 29, 2006 Ms. B. Mahei (uk) 5 out of 13 found this review helpful This was a very good movie and if your a fan of the actor in this film you will like it, it will defnetly go in my collection and it is very funny and must see movie. A FINE BIT OF FLUFF July 18, 2006 L. L. Carter (Berkshire United Kingdom) 2 out of 15 found this review helpful A very amusing, entertaining way to spend a coupld of hours. Funny February 4, 2009 Ms. J. Rossington (UK) Great litttle film. I am not into these type of films at all but this was really funny. Feel good film. Would recommend. An Unexpectedly Funnny and Original Treat September 13, 2009 sorcerer (Bochum) Provided you are in Search of a funny movie with an ingenious story and very delightful and intelligent dialogue - you found it! br / br /I do not know what other reviewers might have expected, but I think some have judged real unfairly... enjoy! Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next »

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