Review of Due Date (2010) by Jasong — 16 Apr 2011
A film that contains some of the funniest gags of recent times, and a great product placement of the 2010 Subaru WRX Impreza, Due Date utilises the classic formula of polar opposites stuck in an undesirable situation. Although the chemistry (or rather counter-chemistry) between the two leaders doesn't match up with their oft-compared counterparts Steve Martin and John Candy of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Due Date does win in the laugh out loud category. The film achieves that rare feat of completely destroying those touching moments, without angering the viewer.
There are moments in this film where the writers attempt to emulate the hilariously over-the-top moments of The Hangover, but these moments seem unsuitable, annoying and largely unfunny. Aside from this one small complaint, Due Date is a very well written comedy.
Gafliankis is crack-up funny, but Robert Downey Jr is the highlight: his intensity dominates every scene. He plays his role, as expected, as usual, without fault.
This review of Due Date (2010) was written by Jasong on 16 Apr 2011.
Due Date has generally received mixed reviews.
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