You, Me and Dupree

Overlong, predictable, but enjoyable fare, 9 September 2006

Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom


Owen Wilson is in danger of being typecast for his laconic, laid back style of humour. But ultimately, who cares ? When he can trot out this sort of likable role on autopilot.

Strongly cast, Kate Hudson is gorgeous, immaculately dressed and is a joy to watch as the understated foil to Wilson. Matt Dillon, playing her husband, gives a strangely muted and one dimensional performance as her husband with zero chemistry between them. The plot demands that he is emotionless and the strong and silent type. This he delivers absolutely, but with no hint of the light and shade that the character needs to display later on in the story.

Michael Douglas revels in his supporting role as the autocratic, clingy father. The ensemble child supporting roles are clichéd, lazy, and nauseating.

There is a hugely enjoyable 60 minute film in here, but the rest is just padding. Dip in and enjoy, but set your expectations at half power