Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Walter Sloane Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

wes-connors Showing off his muscle-toned body, Matthew McConaughey (as Tripp) is interrupted with his latest sex partner. She leaves abruptly, after finding out Mr. McConaughey still lives with his parents, at ripe old age of thirty-five. Acting athletic, McConaughey regularly uses his living arrangement to get rid of women, after taking them to bed. His parents want McConaughey to move out, so they hire professional "interventionist" Sarah Jessica Parker (as Paula) to date him and convince McConaughey to leave home. How this is supposed to be such a sure thing isn't clear, but "Failure to Launch" is a comedy, so you roll with the punches. You figure Ms. Parker and McConaughey may become genuinely attracted...This is competently directed by Tom Dey, and shows some obvious strengths in production, but "Failure to Launch" never gets off the ground. The comedy highlights feature McConaughey being bitten by several animals. These bites seems better suited to a low-brow teen comedy starring Pauly Shore or Adam Sandler. Even worse, the squirrel doesn't even bite the area best suited for that joke...The cast may have looked good on paper, but they don't mix on film. The leads usually have "best friends" who are a little older, overweight, or otherwise make the stars look better. They are often "ethnic" (Tyrel Jackson Williams appears herein, as a kid substitute). McConaughey and Parker's peers (Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha and Bradley Cooper) are difficult to accept as second fiddles. Going against the usual stereotypes when casting ing roles is irable, but you still want to flatter the leads. Lastly, you'll never guess which of the cast gets to show bare buttocks in a rear view nude scene. to include older, weightier stars Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw on your wish list.*** Failure to Launch (2006-03-10) Tom Dey ~ Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha

SnoopyStyle Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) is a thirty something who refuses to leave the nest. His parents (Terry Bradshaw, Kathy Bates) are tired of it and they hire specialist Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) to lure him out. She makes the guys fall for her and set him launching out of the family home. Then there is Tripp's friend Ace (Justin Bartha) who falls for Paula's friend Kit (Zooey Deschanel).It's safe to say that I hate almost every single character with the exception of the hilarious Zooey Deschanel. Tripp is tiresome and annoying babbling his life philosophy. Paula is callous and cold. Even the parents are annoying. I really dislike everybody in this movie. It takes forever for Tripp to show his human side. By then I couldn't care less. I don't like the couple before and I don't care if they get together. Other than a couple of funny jokes and wacky Zooey, this is an annoying movie. It would be a better movie if this was about the friends of the leads. Ace and Kit are a hilarious couple. They could make a funny film.

secondtake Failure to Launch (2006)Another decent but sometimes strained interference with love film. I can think of two more classic recent ones, "Hitch" and "Heartbreaker," and this doesn't rise to those modest heights.The impressive star of the two leads is the lesser name, charming and gorgeous Matthew McConaughey, who is not just believable but also compelling (which is something different). Across from him is the Sex and the City mega-star, Sarah Jessica Parker, who is good, and who does the job as a would-be pretend girlfriend who really does fall in love. Or not. You'll see.The whole hook is an obvious one--first the woman is hired to make the man fall enough in love with him that he'll finally move out of his parents house. Then she'll collect her fee and boogie. But no, we know from the get-go, as with any screwball comedy, that the two leads are destined to be together. But when one learns the other's secret, what true love there was goes on the rocks. This is exactly what the other two films (above) did, and I'm sure it's a burgeoning new genre.What drags it down a bit are the side plots and side characters. Many of these are good or even terrific one way or another, but it's all patched together and a little lightweight and thin. The best of these is Parker's roommate, played with Oscar-worthy dreariness by Zooey Deschanel (who also appeared in "(500) Days of Summer"). But the sideshows of the mockingbird, the biting dolphin, and even the baroque arrangement with the t.v. monitors in the final scenes are all a little clunky. Good on paper, maybe, but in the end you have to make yourself enjoy the best of it all, which will make you laugh and have fun.

Sirus_the_Virus Failure to Launch is a film that tanked with critics. But I was one of the rare few who actually thought it was funny. Failure to launch is one of those films that is obvious at times and somewhat silly but has things to keep it together. I'm tired of these Matthew Mcconaghay romantic comedies. I have no intention on seeing Ghosts of girlfriend's past. I don't think he can act. But this was probably his last good romantic comedy. The reason why I most liked it was because I thought some of the characters were great and that most of the film was funny. I will name the good characters: Kit(Zooey Deschanel): Kit is Paula's(Sarah Jessica Parker)room mate. Kit is obsessing about killing this mockingbird throughout the entire film. She's great in this film, like in every film she's in. I really thought she was great in this movie.Ace(Justin Bartha): Justin Bartha(One of my favorite actors) plays Ace. When I found out he was in this film, I had to see it. Ace is a dork who actually falls in love with Kit. I just thought he was good as Ace. Like I expected.Trip's parents: The main character's parents(played by Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw) are pretty funny in this film. They remind me of a Barone type couple, which I hate. But I don't hate these people. Though they try to throw their son out of the house, I could see why.I know getting bit by animals time and time and again may not be funny. I thought it was. Mostly do to the film's great characters and good humor but sometimes obvious humor, Failure to Launch still pulls together. I think you should see it.The Plot: Trip is a thirty something year old who still lives with his parents. So one day, his parents hire a woman to date him to try to convince him to move out of the house.