Preview: Due Date (2010)

Synopsis:

Trying to get home for his child's birth, a desperate father-to-be finds himself trapped in a disturbing road trip that threatens to destroy his sanity.

• Poster: C+; C+ (All)

Review:

A couple of minor sight gags (the bloody arm cast, the green-taped paw injury), but mostly it's a straightforward poster exemplifying the relationship between these two characters. One a perpetually happy guy, the other a miserable, frustrated one. At least they go the actors to pose for it, but what good it will do, I'm not sure.

Using tricks of the lens and graphic manipulation software to enhance a poster for a documentary, especially one purporting to feature someone who sees such things, is a poor choice and easily puts the thought in ones mind of whether the information being presented is manipulated.

• Trailer: C-; C

Review:

There aren't many trailers I find this unappealing. I normally like Robert Downey Jr, but this really looks like a lame comedy vehicle. Not only that, but Zach Galifianakis may be one of the most overrated and least humorous actors working today. Throw in the vainglorious Jamie Foxx and you have a recipe for idiocy. It may fly for those who adored The Hangover (same director after all), but I can't imagine ever sitting down to watch this.

It's not a very convincing documentary, but may appeal to several small demographics of people. It has all the typical pitfalls of a documentary but also none of the major side effects. It's a perfectly forgettable trailer.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• November 5, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 14, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 10, 2010) New Poster

-Wesley Lovell (September 17, 2010) New Trailer; New Posters