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Plot:

Just wrapping up a business meeting in Atlanta, Peter Highman (Downey) sets out to catch his flight home so that he will be on time for his wife’s delivery of their first child. But when he has a chance encounter with Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), a weird wanna be actor who was in town for his dad’s funeral, Peter’s journey is about to become an adventure. When the two are put on the no fly list and Peter is stranded with no luggage, ID or money, he is left no choice but to accept the offer of Ethan to drive back to L.A. in a renter car., which immediately becomes one nightmarish ride leaving him to wonder if he will make it home in time to be with his wife.

Reel Talk:

This was a funny movie! The combination of Downey’s uptight and intense role to Galifianakis’ strange and nerve wrecking character made for an entertaining film. It was like watching The Odd Couple on wheels. Galifianakis who has blown up since his role in The Hangover is starting to really become a comedic force in a host of films. Even the cameo roles of Jamie Foxx and Danny Mcbride were good for laughs. Very enjoyable buddy movie worth purchasing a ticket or two to see it.

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Fox, Danny Mcbride and Juliette Lewis
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Rated: R

I give it 4 corn dogs

By: Corndog – The Reel Hustler