Due Date [MA]

Peter is an expectant first-time father whose wife’s due date is a mere two days away. As Peter hurries to get home in time for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with Ethan, an aspiring actor, lands him on the “No-Fly” list and he is forced to hitch a ride a with Ethan on what turns out to be the longest and most irritating cross-country ride of Peter’s life. 

Starring Robert Downey Jr., who is a great actor, and Zach Galifianakis from The Hangover, I expected this film to be more than what it was. The story had potential, but somehow it just didn’t achieve its potential. It just DID NOT work! I think I laughed twice throughout the entire 2 hours. 

Peter is an expectant first-time father whose wife’s due date it a mere two days away. As Peter hurries to get home in time for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with Ethan, an aspiring actor, lands him on the “No-Fly” list and he is forced to drive across the country, For Peter, this would not be so bad if it had not turned out that his luggage, wallet, ID, and money had managed to stay on the plane and is currently going home without him. This forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan, a ride that rapidly turns into a cross-country nightmare that destroys several cars, numerous friendships, and Peter’s last nerve. 

As I mentioned before, the story was stable and had potential, however the film decided no to use it. The only thing that would cause anyone to watch this movie is its cast. With Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis as the central characters, you’d expect some good acting and some humour, mainly because the two actors contrast quite strongly. But, no! Even Robert’s aggressive and brilliantly timed performance was not enough to save this film. 

Starring Juliette Lewis, Michelle Monaghan, Danny McBride, and Jamie Foxx, Due Date was a pointless and feeble comedy that was filled with car vandalism, airport security, terrorism, masturbation, and injuries. I’ve seen it and have no desires to see it again and I say to you, that if you go your entire life without watching it, you’re life will still die happy.