You, Me and Dupree

Plot synopsis:
Molly (Kate Hudson) and Carl (Matt Dillon) are preparing for their wedding day in Hawaii, until Carl's friend Neil (Seth Rogen) interrupts to say that Randolph Dupree (Owen Wilson) got lost. They drive off together to pick up Dupree, who appeared to have hitched a ride with a light plane after landing on the wrong island. A day before the wedding, Molly's father, Bob Thompson (Michael Douglas), who is also CEO of the company that Carl works for, makes a toast with humorous remarks at Carl's expense, foreshadowing a conflict between the two. Later at a pre-celebration at a bar, Carl neglects Dupree to be with Molly. Carl and Dupree later make up on the beach, as Dupree apologizes for laughing at Molly's father's jokes. Carl and Molly get married. When Carl returns to work, at Molly's father's Thompson Land Development, he is surprised to find that Mr. Thompson has promoted him to be in charge of a design he proposed, though it had been altered somewhat.
Mr. Thompson makes absurd requests which proceed to get worse, starting with Thompson's drastic reimagining of Carl's new architecture project and that Carl get a vasectomy to prevent any future children with his daughter. Before returning home to celebrate his promotion with Molly, Carl stops by the bar, where he finds Neil and Dupree. After Neil leaves, Dupree reveals that he has financial problems, such as being evicted from his home and losing his job and car. Carl and Molly take Dupree into their home, though clearly they are frustrated as he is disruptive and messy. Molly sets up Dupree with a woman at her work, a primary school, who is a Mormon librarian. Dupree agrees, though Molly is shocked to find them having graphic sex when she comes home from dinner. Romantic candles burn down the front of the living room, and Dupree is kicked out.
Meanwhile, Carl is being continually stressed out from work, though he and Molly find time to go out for dinner. On the way back they find Dupree sitting on a bench in heavy rain with his belongings. Dupree reveals that the librarian had just dumped him. Feeling pity, Molly insists they take him back in. Dupree apologizes for being disruptive and agrees to mend his ways. The next day, Dupree makes amends, refurbishing the living room, and doing Carl's thank-you letters, as well as making friends with kids from the block. Dupree cooks a large dinner for Molly and Carl, though Carl is late again, so Molly and Dupree start without him. When Carl finally shows up, he is a little jealous that they were having dinner together, and have a fight. Carl kicks Dupree out, suspecting an affair, which shocks Dupree. The following night, Mr. Thompson comes over for dinner. Dupree attempts to sneak back in to their home to get some of his belongings, but fails and falls off the roof. He is found outside and is invited in for dinner.
After Mr. Thompson takes a liking to Dupree and asks him to go fishing with him, it enrages Carl because - even though he doesn't like fishing - it's Mr. Thompson's way of approving someone. Carl's fury boils over as he then imagines Dupree hanging out with Mr. Thompson and engaging in sex with Molly, causing Carl to jump across the table and attempting to strangle Dupree; Mr. Thompson hits Carl over the head with a candlestick shortly after. After returning from the hospital with a neck brace, Dupree and Molly confront Mr. Thompson about what he really thinks of his new son-in-law, while Carl had left. The next morning, Dupree gets all the local kids to search for Carl. Dupree eventually finds Carl in the bar, and convinces him to chase after Molly. Dupree helps Carl break into Mr. Thompson's office and confront him while Dupree himself distracts and evades a Samoan guard. Carl and Mr. Thompson finally reach an understanding and Thompson admits to his agenda of insulting Carl. Dupree and Carl return to the house, where Carl and Molly reunite, Carl apologizing, and agree to work it all out. Glad that he did his job, Dupree celebrates by leaping into the air with joy, until he falls to ground.
All turns out well, with Dupree becoming a motivational speaker, Carl and Molly spending more time with each other, and Mr. Thompson accepting Carl as family. In a post-credits scene, then-famed bicyclist Lance Armstrong is seen reading Dupree's motivation book, 7 Different Kinds of Smoke: Living, Loving, and Finding your Inner "-ness".

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Review:
I'm one of about three movie reviewers to boldly make that claim, but doggone on it, I'm sticking by it.Granted, my enjoyment was heightened due to the fact that I kept my expectations low and didn't have to pay to see the movie, but I was entertained all the same.It's only fair that I be perfectly honest and admit I'm somewhat easily amused when it comes to watching actors and actresses that I really like, and Dupree sports a great cast.
She plays this role a little more low key than usual, but she's still irresistible, evidenced by her black bikini scene where she proves that she inherited what was always her mom's best *ahem* asset.Rounding out the cast, straight-man Matt Dillon's cool as always, and Seth Rogen, though woefully underused, brings an impressive laughs-to-screen time ratio.
I've personally never had nor been a third wheel like Dupree, but those of you who can relate to such an experience might appreciate it on a different level.I can't say that You, Me and Dupree is a film that just absolutely demands to be seen on the big screen, but it's certainly the kind of movie that you usually watch with friends and family where most everyone will walk away with a good chuckle, no one will be overly offended, Aunt Ella will comment on how "it was cute," no one's life will be dramatically altered, and Uncle Larry's uninvited segue into some boring recollections about his own "Dupree" experiences will wake everybody back up to their nightmare reality.All in all, if you think no one can bring seven different kinds of smoke like Owen Wilson, and you find Kate Hudson to be seven different kinds of smokin' then there's something here for you to enjoy.
It doesn't necessarily make it stand out (it's not a very good film) - but the movie moves away from Dupree being a pest and actually begins to focus on Dillon's growing anger towards his friend as he believes him to be developing a crush on his wife.
Towards the end he's like a mad, violent alcoholic and I started to feel like Dupree should end up with his wife instead.Overall the first hour of this movie is fun and entertaining and has its fair share of humorous segments - I laughed a lot when Dupree burns down a house and at some of the early jokes involving his interaction with old buddies - but the movie obviously realizes this isn't enough of a plot for a 90-minute feature and tries to develop other plot lines 3/4 of the way through, and that's when it gets tiresome.
A relationship crisis involving Dupree is never even resolved in the movie - as if the crew totally forgot about it.I guess I would have left the theater feeling more fulfilled if perhaps the film had continued as a lightweight "frat pack"-style comedy rather than trying to rise above other genre entries.
He was very good, as he was in the "Wedding Crashers." Kate Hudson was perky as always, and did a splendid job; and anyone who has loved her mother over the years will find Goldie's "clone" just as lovely as ever.Matt Dillon did a terrific job, and was totally believable comically; and Michael Douglas was very good too, playing his character with aplomb.
The premise of You, Me and Dupree is that Carl Peterson (Matt Dillon) marries his boss's daughter, Molly (Kate Hudson), and then his best man, Dupree (Owen Wilson) stays with them after losing his job and all his earthly possessions.You, Me and Dupree is bad.
Dupree was in a sense predictable and certain scenes were drawn out, but the overall plot was cute and the movie itself had some memorable moments, including yet another great performance from Michael Douglas.
Plus, Matt Dillon is a good-looking man, even for a forty-sum year old!Although I enjoyed the movie, as well as the acting, Michael Douglas did not impress me at all.
And shortly after his buddy Carl(Matt Dillon)gets married to Molly(Kate Hudson),DuPree's now in need of a home.
Also,the relationship shifts in the movie were so sharp that one might be confused and/or skeptical of just how well this would play out.Directors Anthony and Joe Russo don't seem to have any problem with this,opting to go with a fast flow of jokes and character interplay.While I sorta get why this film hasn't been getting great reviews,I still think this film is a fun summer flick.
Well this movie is basically the same movie.Owen Wilson moves in with his best friend and wife right after they get married because he lost his job while taking time off for their wedding.
Combine that with a god awful script from screenplay rookie Mike LeSieur and the same old-same old lame, basset hound loser man-child, played ad nauseate by the now long in the tooth Owen Wilson, and all the pieces come together for a ticking bomb.On top of that, we can't help but wonder about the age difference between Dillon and Hudson as newlyweds.
'You Me and Dupree', the new comedy starring the Texas charmer Owen Wilson, represents two of the breeziest hours in film this year.Quirky and funny 'You Me and Dupree' might be a film likely to catch you by surprise.
Surely they have their positive qualities, but unfortunately they are blindsided by the negative ones.If one specific character cannot be our favorite, then we must equally support all of them: "You," Kate Hudson's Molly, is betrothed to "Me," Matt Dillon's Carl, who works for his father- in-law, Micheal Douglas' Mr. Thompson (okay, he can be "and"), and is best friends with Owen Wilson's "Dupree." Four principles, no protagonist.
In the Russo Brothers' disappointing You, Me and Dupree, Owen Wilson's Dupree expounds an existential philosophy of keeping one's own character, a "ness" tacked on to a first name, such as his best friend's (Matt Dillon) "Carlness." It's a good idea dramatically to remind us all of our uniqueness and the necessity to nurture and protect it from, say, marauding fathers-in-law (in this case Michael Douglas), who might want to efface our individuality as well as get us vasectomies.Yet the philosophical theme doesn't fit this comedy as it might Chekov's.
As the married couple, Kate Hudson has several good scenes, and she's put some thought into her characterization, but I'm not sure how well-cast Matt Dillon is (he doesn't look comfortable playing the patsy, he doesn't match up quite right with Hudson and, although he makes an attempt to be loose, he can't bring laughs to his role).
A sub-plot involving Dillon working for his property developing father-in-law (Michael Douglas, phoning it in) fails to jell with the rest (doesn't Hudson know what a sonuvabitch her father is?), and the third act of the movie manages to lose all the bounce from the first half-hour.
(a much funnier working of the butt naked joke above) Or perhaps a real classic like 'Animal House' which has crazed characters but unleashes them in short and very very funny bursts This movie however sucks big time and can only appeal if you need the equivalent of comedy electroshock treatment to get you laughing.
Things don't go according to plan as Dupree quickly becomes a burden and the stress of Carl's new job and his step-father as his boss is taking a toll on him.Coming off his success of Wedding Crashers, Owen Wilson quickly pumps out another comedy in which he plays the same loser character with a heart of gold.
The film even has the wacky, cool because he's an old school actor type character, Michael Douglas and of course the montage to show he's back on track segment with Dupree.From directors Anthony and Joe Russo, who have had their hands in the hilariously funny television series Arrested Development, one would expect some form of hilarity to be present.
That certain supporting characters, chiefly Douglas's tight-ass father-in-law/CEO, are all without much dimension until the end, adds to the frustration.In fact, it got to the point once the credits rolled where I thought 'gee, this may be the first time, speaking of Wilson, that I almost want to watch the flawed but enjoyable Wedding Crashers again; it may have had a similar problem with this film as to balancing comedy and typical romance carp, but at least it did give some solid laughs'.
I like Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon just fine, and I really like Owen Wilson (and who doesn't after his hysterical turn in The Wedding Crashers?).
The wedding toasts also give us a good look at Molly's real estate magnate father, the judgmental Bob Thompson (Michael Douglas).In the way of many young and very much in love couples, neither Dupree nor Mr. Thompson can sully Carl and Molly's big day.
Molly, meanwhile, is relegated to complaining that Carl's not home often enough while Dupree just won't leave.Of course, bad things happen, understandings are reached, and everybody learns something before the all too predictable end of this thankfully not too long (108 minutes) movie.
Meanwhile, Michael Douglas may come out the best of the bunch as he shows a real joy in playing the role of a manipulative and overbearing father-in-law who knows full well what he is  but who blithely just doesn't care.Directing team Anthony and Joe Russo (they're brothers) have a far more impressive television résumé than they do in the movies (the two have, for example, directed several episode of critical darling Arrested Development).
Owen Wilson is amazing as Randy Dupree, yet the supporting cast led by Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon manage to give this comedy a smart sharp edge.
This train wreck features Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon, and Owen Wilson, all who play unlikeable and uninteresting, bland characters.
Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, and Owen Wilson were in the film entirely, and only about two more were in it for over 5 scenes.
I came out a little disappointed, but overall it was a great flick.Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson where really good in this film, although I thought that Micheal Douglas could have done a little better.There where many funny parts in this movie, but I thought it would have a little more comedy in it like the trailer showed it to be.
Okay, i get that people didn't like the story, because it wasn't that well written but I'm sorry, that was the funniest movie I've ever seen, this movie proves that you can put Owen Wilson and a bunch of unfunny people and let him do what he does best and make a good film.
The movie started off bad, as did the comedy as it seemed forced as the guy above me mentioned, but after about 10 minutes its non stop side splitting laughter, Owen Wilson did a great job, and the movie was very good.
Owen Wilson is great at playing those lost and troubled type anti heroes as witnessed in Wes Anderson's films (Life Aquatic anyone?), and there are moments in You, Me and Dupree where he does a pretty good job, and despite my distaste for the movie, it did provide a couple of laughs.
Dupree (Owen Wilson playing Owen Wilson) is the best man at his buddy Matt Dillon's wedding to Kate Hudson (the You and Me) and subsequently moves in with them, causing all manner of mayhem and bad taste and faux pas and grim situations (think toilet problems etc).
Ask directors Anthony and Joe Russo for the rest.We know that Hudson, Dillon and Douglas have much better roles to offer (Wilson seems to have found his niche), and the only reason films like this keep getting made is because they make money (for some reason) at the box office.
The lady is beautiful but it is not a pornographic movie and she ain't worth wasting your time for.Owen Wilson acts like his just starting his acting career, I think his career is over.Michael Douglas has insignificant role and is quite tiresome like the film..If you really desperate to watch this movie do not watch the trailer as all the best material in the film has been used in it.
But things take a turn when everyone but Matt love Dupree.This is an honest and funny movie that I think anyone could enjoy.
Dupree (Owen Wilson) is the lovable slacker best man for Molly (Kate Hudson) and Carl Peterson (Matt Dillon)'s Hawaiian wedding.
This very much starts as a slacker type comedy with raucous male friends as Matt Dillon gets married and starts a new life as a newlywed married to Kate Hudson and he is working at his father in law's company (Michael Douglas.)However Dillon takes in Dupree (Owen Wilson) when he goes through a rough patch and we cringe as Dupree turns his life upside down with his nasty habits even leading to his house being burnt down.At work his father in law becomes overbearing even hinting that he does not want him to have children and wanting him to take his own surname.
You,Me and Dupree is a very funny movie with a great cast and a good storyline.This movie isn't very well rated,especially on Rotten Tomatos where it only has 21%,I think its very underrated because I found some parts it the movie very funny with some cringe moments,like the part with the fire,that had me laughing out loud.Some moments in it reminded me of the Meet The Parents series,which I liked because I find them very funny.I really liked the films cast,especially Matt Dillon,Owen Wilson and Seth Rogen,I find them all great.Newlyweds,Molly (Kate Hudson) and Carl (Matt Dillon),a settling in there new house in the suburbs until Carl finds out that his best man,Dupree (Owen Wilson) is down on his luck and sleeping in a bar every night.Without Mollys permission,Carl lets Dupree move in with them.Dupree promises he will move out as soon as he gets a new job,which doesn't seem to be happening and Dupree overstays his welcome..
Owen Wilson plays Dupree the lovable loser who comes to stay with Molly (Kate Hudson) and Carl (Matt Dillon) shortly after their honeymoon.
The star-cast of this movie and the fact that I was desperate to watch a good English comedy made watching this movie unavoidable.Yet I was apprehensive given the fact that Kate Hudsons presence means that this movie will probably have the elements of the chick flick.Also even though the star-cast of the film is power-laden the repetitive and run of the mill characters being played by all these actors especially Owen Wilson in recent times also made me reduce my expectations somewhat.And unfortunately I was right on all counts.This movie is in fact made for the women and yes the next time I watch a romantic comedy with Owen Wilson in it will be at least one year if ever.However this movie is not bad from any angle it has it fair share of moments.Some of the memorable moments are the jealousy scenes towards the end, the hilarious house burning, and the woman who had been everywhere (if you know what I mean).Other than that too this movie had loads of scenes that will bring a chuckle to your face the common factor in most of these scenes was the hilarious Seth Rogen as the henpecked husband.This movie also displayed flashes of creativity by doing stuff like not showing us the minor characters despite the fact that they were spoken of a lot.Michael Douglas displayed the fact that he is a fine actor and his willingness to take on non-starring roles and Despite this he shines in this movie and was one the better things about this movie.But the problem with all of this is we have scene it all before henpecked husband, the man who ignores his family for his career.
Sure, the movie is about how the newlywed Peterson couple, Carl and Molly (Matt Dillon and Hudson) invited trouble into their lives when Carl's best friend Randy Dupree (Owen Wilson) "temporarily" lives with them, it's precisely her role as the frustrated wife turned sympathizer who gets less screen time, less development of sorts, and as a comedy, less of the laughs.I'm unsure if comedies of such nature tend to like to take the dramatic route halfway, as even supposedly laugh-out-loud offerings like Talladega Nights (in another review) seem to like to venture into drama to say, hey, I've got a message here that I'd like to share, so that you can take something home with you when the lights come on.
A So-So movie, but better than expected Molly (Hudson) and Carl (Dillon) and Newlyweds and are as happy as can be, but when Dupree (Wilson) Carl's best mate loses his home, car and job, they take him in for a little while, but a little while soon becomes a long time and he starts to cause problems in their lives and their marriage, to make matter worse Carl recently got promoted at molly's dad's (Douglas) company but his promotion starts to put a lot of stress on Carl, and as molly dad starts to make snide comments to Carl, about him and their marriage he starts to get frustrated.
"You, Me and Dupree" is not the funniest movie you will ever see, but it is still a funny film, which is what one expects with such talented leads Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson and of course Matt Dillon.
But then Carls good friend and best man at his wedding named Randy Dupree(Owen Wilson) loses his job and his apartment.
I don't like Owen Wilson and I couldn't stand his character in this movie, it was annoying and certainly not funny.
Owen Wilson and Matt Dillon have some funny moments on screen but that is just the script and comedic talent coming out, not flashes of a good movie.
And much like Wilson's performance, this film is feeling a bit too stale for its own good.After a wonderful wedding in Hawaii, newlyweds Carl (Matt Dillon) and Molly (Kate Hudson) come back home only to find out that Carl's best friend and best man Dupree (Wilson) has had a lot of bad luck.