The new highly anticipated comedy from 'Hangover' director Todd Phillips is by far, a remake. Has every idea already been thought of? Maybe so, maybe not. Anyways, Due Date, the film from the people with the most original comedy film in years comes the movie everybody saw in 1987...or any time past then. That movie is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Yes, that John Hughes movie. Downey Jr. is to Martin as Galifianakis is Candy.
Let's describe the plot. One guy, an 'everyman' of sorts must make a journey all the way back home to his family, only, in order to do this, he is going to have to make this journey with an obnoxious, annoying overwieght male. Say hello to Zack/John Galifianakis/Candy. Even so, is this a good thing? I don't know if Planes, Trains, and Automobiles needed a remake but I sure hope this is a good one.
Oh well, if its going to be anyone, best it's Hughes.
Post Viewing: Of course it takes elements of "Planes, Trains..." but don't worry, it's not similar enough to spoil the classic. It actually pays homage to a bunch of road movies. Too bad, its not as good as any. The performances by Downey Jr. and Galifianakis are fine, but its not an enjoyable experience, for them or us. It doesn't feel unique enough to be rewatchable, and there are so many unnecessary sequences (one with Jamie Foxx that seriously led to nothing) that it causing one to be stupified by what you watched. Not hilarious, some funny moments, but not really worth checking out.
- Jeff Bassin
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