SPOILERS Always entertaining, there's generally something magical about Owen Wilson. Cheeky, eccentric, good natured, his characters just have an obvious likable element about them. In "You, Me and Dupree", it's exactly the same. As far as comedies go, this won't go up there amongst the best, but never mind, for a spur of the moment comedy, there's little wrong with it. Led by Wilson, it is a feel good buddy movie, and a romantic comedy, both rolled tightly together. It's inspiring and it leaves you feeling warm all over. That's a good film.
Carl (Matt Dillon) is getting married. Returning from his honeymoon with beautiful new bride Molly (Kate Hudson), life couldn't be better. That is, if it wasn't for two invasive individuals. Her father, the rich and intrusive Mr Thompson (Michael Douglas), and best man Dupree (Wilson). Unemployed and without a home, Dupree is too busy living life to settle. Moving into Carl's home until he finds a job, Dupree just goes right ahead and gets comfy, much to the annoyance of both his best friend, and his friends bride.
It was never going to be a high brow movie, but "You, Me and Dupree" doesn't need to be. Introducing us to the enigmatic Dupree, it brings us a brilliant character to grow attached to. A loose cannon, Dupree isn't really safe to be let out, but the predictable nature of the story means that we know he'll come good.
If there is one flaw in fact with the film it is that this predictability takes so long to get into gear. Stretching at 108 minutes long, "You, Me and Dupree" could almost be resolved after 60 minutes. It isn't a complex story, and towards the end it does tire. Still, it's enjoyable.
The one truly remarkable thing about this film, is a strange curiosity. Midway through, Dupree meets a girl. As events unfold, you think she might be an important character. Yet, for some obscure reason, we never once see this girls face. Is this intentional, or purely an error? It strikes me as odd that there would be no obvious meaning here. Still, it has little bearing on the film, and that can only be a good thing.
Yes, this won't ever win awards. It's not a classic in the making. Yet "You, Me & Dupree" is still an entertaining enough story to make you happy and even inspire you. Nice, simple entertainment.
Carl (Matt Dillon) is getting married. Returning from his honeymoon with beautiful new bride Molly (Kate Hudson), life couldn't be better. That is, if it wasn't for two invasive individuals. Her father, the rich and intrusive Mr Thompson (Michael Douglas), and best man Dupree (Wilson). Unemployed and without a home, Dupree is too busy living life to settle. Moving into Carl's home until he finds a job, Dupree just goes right ahead and gets comfy, much to the annoyance of both his best friend, and his friends bride.
It was never going to be a high brow movie, but "You, Me and Dupree" doesn't need to be. Introducing us to the enigmatic Dupree, it brings us a brilliant character to grow attached to. A loose cannon, Dupree isn't really safe to be let out, but the predictable nature of the story means that we know he'll come good.
If there is one flaw in fact with the film it is that this predictability takes so long to get into gear. Stretching at 108 minutes long, "You, Me and Dupree" could almost be resolved after 60 minutes. It isn't a complex story, and towards the end it does tire. Still, it's enjoyable.
The one truly remarkable thing about this film, is a strange curiosity. Midway through, Dupree meets a girl. As events unfold, you think she might be an important character. Yet, for some obscure reason, we never once see this girls face. Is this intentional, or purely an error? It strikes me as odd that there would be no obvious meaning here. Still, it has little bearing on the film, and that can only be a good thing.
Yes, this won't ever win awards. It's not a classic in the making. Yet "You, Me & Dupree" is still an entertaining enough story to make you happy and even inspire you. Nice, simple entertainment.