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Writers (WGA):
Tom J. Astle (written by) &
Matt Ember (written by)
Release Date:
10 March 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.
Plot:
A thirtysomething slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he'll finally vacate their home. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 nominations more
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(29 articles)
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User Comments:
Should've been better. more (231 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matthew McConaughey | ... | Tripp | |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | Paula | |
| Zooey Deschanel | ... | Kit | |
| Justin Bartha | ... | Ace | |
| Bradley Cooper | ... | Demo | |
| Terry Bradshaw | ... | Al | |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Sue | |
| Tyrel Jackson Williams | ... | Jeffrey | |
| Katheryn Winnick | ... | Melissa | |
| Rob Corddry | ... | Gun Salesman #1 | |
| Patton Oswalt | ... | Techie Guy | |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Bud | |
| Kate McGregor-Stewart | ... | Bev | |
| Adam Alexi-Malle | ... | Mr. Axelrod | |
| Gretchen Cleevely | ... | Gretchen the Veterinarian |
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language.
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Runtime:
97 min | Philippines:95 min (cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:PG-13 | UK:12A | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | France:U | Netherlands:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 | Sweden:Btl | Brazil:14 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42417) | Hungary:16 | Philippines:PG-13 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15
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Towards the end of the movie we find out that Justin Bartha's character, Ace, bought his house from his parents to avoid having to pay the inheritance tax when they pass away. The Federal inheritance tax during the year this movie was released was on inheritances starting at $2 million. There are state inheritance taxes as well, but Maryland, where this movie is supposed to take place, exempts direct descendants of those receiving the inheritance from the tax. more
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Factual errors: On Tripp's car there is no front plate. In Maryland where the film is set, there are license plates on the front of every car. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Melissa:
I just feel really close to you.
Tripp:
You are really close to me.
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Soundtrack:
Cruel to be Kind more
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I went to see this film because I have admired Kathy Bates' acting for years. I must say that I am confused as to why she would accept a role so beneath her abilities. Given that, she could have brought life into her character.
As for Sarah Jessica Parker. Well, her ability to portray emotions ranges from clutching her chest to clutching her stomach. And when is this 40+ year old woman going to stop squealing like a stuck pig. Girls in middle school are able to express themselves better.
The male actors were, well, unimpressive at best.
The story line could've have been developed a lot more, with interesting banter and twists and turns. But it wasn't. Yet there were times when there were some good one-liners.
For a inexpensive matinée, why not. For a full priced movie ticket...