You, Me and Dupree is a comedy film released on July 14, 2006. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, written by Mike LeSieur, and produced by Mary Parent, Scott Stuber, and Owen Wilson.In the last few years, Owen Wilson has climbed the Hollywood ladder, and finally found real success with Wedding Crashers. A well deserving role for him making that film a very funny one. Thanks for Owen for playing the straight man in that flick. With You, Me & Dupree, Wilson takes on the role of the buffoon named Dupree. The friend who never seemed to grow up, while Matt Dillon takes on the straight man role. Dupree is indeed funny. I laughed consistently throughout the movie. That, to me, is the most important part of a comedy.
The film revolves around Carl and Molly Peterson (Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson), newlyweds who's letting go of their single lives and learning what it means to be in a long-term relationship and all the compromises and sacrifices that can entail. But shortly after the wedding, Carl learns that his best man and best friend, Dupree (Wilson) has lost his job and apartment. He offers to let Dupree stay with him, and trouble ensues. At first, Carl is quite pleased to have his good buddy as a permanent couch guest, while Molly bears the brunt of Dupree's immature antics. But, as Carl becomes buried in his grown-up job, he finds it harder and harder to juggle Dupree and his responsibilities as a husband and soon begin to cause problems between Carl and Molly. To make matters worse, Dupree uses his ample spare time to become a great companion for Molly. Even her dad who is dedicated to breaking up the happy couple and the neighbors are falling for his carefree wisdom and charm--frustrating Carl to no end. Soon, everyone begins to root for Dupree to stick around. But as Dupree starts to become a fixture in the Peterson's home, three becomes not just a crowd--but a full blown, hilarious catastrophe.
Wilson does a great job as Dupree. He’s charming and funny, playing to his strengths throughout. Personally, I think he’s an actor that could do more, and should look to do something more. Regardless, he’s funny, and that’s the one thing that makes You, Me & Dupree worth watching. Matt Dillon is also funny, well suited in the role of the straight man. He’s proven clearly that his acting skills extend from drama to comedy quite effortlessly. Kate Hudson is, well, sexy. That’s pretty much all she does in this film. She’s pretty, and that’s what the role called for.
Overall the movie surely builds up some laughs, but in the end you’re better off sticking with some of Owen Wilson’s earlier laughs. And if you want Dillon laughs There’s Something About Mary is your better choice. If you’re a big fan of any of these stars, see this movie, otherwise, wait for the rental. But here's now you're lucky day because it's now you're chance to grab a DVD format of this very funny and hilarious film of You, Me and Dupree.. Just simple as visiting our DVD auction site at DVD.TV for more details on how to get it. Enjoy!
