Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Bates & Stephen Tobolowsky
Director: Tom Dey
Rating:
Enetertainment Quotient: 50%
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Runtime: 97 min
MPAA rating: PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language

Synopsis:

Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) is a 35-year-old bachelor staying with his parents. It worries his parents and they hire a motivating consultant Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) to lure their son to move out of their place. Paula befriends Tripp and makes him fall in love with her and the inevitable happens.

What I liked in the film?
The concept is good. Casting of the film is great.

What I did not like in the film?
The execution has gone wrong. The director failed to establish the love angle between lead pair. The humor is good in parts but does not help the film.

Similar films:

1. Hitch: This film is like a female version of ‘Hitch’ narrated from the guy’s point of view.
2. How to lose a guy in 10 days

Tailpiece:
The title of the film ‘Failure to Launch’ could be applicable for the effect it has on viewers as well.