Failure to Launch (2006)

Director:

Tom Dey

Writers (WGA):

Tom J. Astle (written by) &
Matt Ember (written by)

Release Date:

10 March 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

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.

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Secret | Love | Mockingbird | Slacker

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

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

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language.

Runtime:

97 min | Philippines:95 min (cut)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | UK:12A | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | 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

Filming Locations:

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

The minor league baseball game Trip takes Paula to is a home game of the New Orleans Zephyrs.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Paula and Tripp are walking into his parents' house there are two cars parked across the street but when they enter the house a few seconds later the cars are gone.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Melissa: I just feel really close to you.
Tripp: You are really close to me.

Movie Connections:

References Star Wars (1977)

Soundtrack:

More Than a Friend

Fun Chick Flick

No, this won't win any major awards or impress the art world's elite, but it is a funny, delightful diversion on a date night. My husband and I laughed all the way through it - as did the entire theater. I go to movies for a diversion from reality and this met the bill. If you don't expect deep meaningful, life altering messages or commentaries on the deep ills of society you will enjoy the movie.

The performances by the supporting cast were delightful and the best of the movie - especially Kathy Bates and Zooey Deschanel. While the chemistry between the leads was lacking spark, their performances were still fun to watch.

The critics need to relax a little and not expect searing dramatic performances from romantic chic flicks!