Robert Downer Jr. and Zach Galifianakis once starred in a road trip comedy titledDue Date, and if not for them, it deserves a look based on its supporting cast. Netflix continues to be one of the biggest and most important streaming platforms, even if many of its original movies and TV shows haven’t succeeded. A big part of Netflix’s success is its extensive catalog, and it keeps adding new content every week from various genres and for viewers of all ages – and among its latest additions isDue Date.
Before he brought to life a different version of the Joker, Todd Phillips was best known for directing comedies. Phillips had gained recognition for directingThe Hangovertrilogybetween 2009 and 2013 andDue Date, released in 2010. The latter counts on the talents of Robert Downey Jr. (taking a break from the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and Zach Galifianakis as its lead actors, and though it received mixed reactions from critics, it was a commercial success.Due Dateis now on Netflix, and if not for Downey Jr. and Galifianakis, it should be given a chance for its supporting cast.
Robert Downey Jr. & Zach Galifianakis' Due Date Is Trending On Netflix - What The Movie Is About
Written by Phillips, Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, and Adam Sztykiel,Due Dateintroduces the audience to Peter Highman (Downey Jr.), a successful architect working in Atlanta. Peter is ready to fly home to Los Angeles to be with his wife, Sarah (Michelle Monaghan), who is about to give birth. On his way to the airport, Peter comes across Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), an actor also flying to Los Angeles, but he also plans to scatter his recently deceased father’s ashes in the Grand Canyon. However, after Ethan uses the words “terrorist” and “bomb”, he and Peter are escorted off the plane.
Desperate to get to Los Angeles with Sarah and now also without his wallet,Peter decides to drive to Los Angeles and agrees to do so with Ethan. However, that’s only the beginning of their problems, as their trip is full of obstacles and wild situations that keep delaying their arrival at the City of Angels. As mentioned above,Due Datewasn’t a hit with critics, holding a 39% critics score onRotten Tomatoes(and thus being “rotten”), but it performed well at the box office.Due Dateis now streaming on Netflix, perfect for those looking for a chaotic but entertaining road trip comedy.
Due Date Has A Strong Supporting Cast
If not for the comedic skills of Downey Jr. and Galifianakis and their on-screen chemistry,Due Dateis worth checking out for its strong supporting cast.Due Datealso features Jamie Foxxas Darryl Johnson, Peter’s friend who comes to his rescue during his and Ethan’s chaotic road trip; Juliette Lewis appears as Heidi, the same character she played in Phillips’ 2003 comedyOld School, thus creating a small universe of Philips comedies; and Danny McBride has a brief appearance as a Western Union employee.
Due Date Review
Director Todd Phillips' ‘Due Date’ is an outrageous comedy that capitalizes on the oddball pairing of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. But is it too much of a good thing?
Also part ofDue Date’s supporting cast is Matt Walsh as a TSA Agent, RZA as an Airline Screener, Keegan-Michael Key as a new father (just like Peter), and Phillips himself has a minor appearance.Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones also have cameo appearancesas theirTwo and a Half Mencharacters near the end ofDue Date. The comedy style and chaotic story ofDue Datemight not be for everyone, but it’s undeniable that it has a solid main and supporting cast.
Due Date
Starring Robert Downey Jr. as responsible architect Peter Highman and Zach Galifianakis as the annoying aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay, Todd Phillips' Due Date follows two drastically different men as they attempt to arrive in Los Angeles Peter’s wife gives birth to his son. The comedy movie also includes Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, and Keegan-Michael Key in supporting roles.
