(Synopsis) Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) must get to LA in five days to be at the birth of his firstborn. He is about to fly home from Atlanta when he is tasered by the Air Marshall, and he is put on the "no-fly" list. With no luggage, money, and ID, Peter has really hit rock bottom. Desperate to get home Peter is forced to accept the offer of Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) to hitch a ride with him cross-country to Hollywood. For the next several days, Peter is going to regret his decision, because he will be harassed by endless personal questions from Ethan, and embarrassed by Ethan's comic antics and offensive behavior. Peter is about to have the most terrifying and agonizing journey of his life.
(My Comment) The road trip itself is a collection of pratfall scenes that uses accidents, hijinks, disasters, pain, death, family, friends, and drugs to make you laugh at their expense. Robert Downey Jr. plays a smart architect who's life is great and going his way, whereas Zach Galifianakis's character has never achieved anything in life, but after the death of his father, he wants to make it big as an actor in Hollywood. Both men seem to be growing up during their road trip and seeing life in a different light. Ethan's actions are so outrageous at times, that you don't blame Peter for wanting to kill him. There are several crazy scenes that push decency way over the top, and you just want it to stop, even though you are laughing while it is being shown. There were many lines that were used only for shock value to get a laugh. The storyline seems lacking, but it is a comedy, and you will laugh during the whole movie. (Warner Bros. Pictures, Run Time 1:40, Rated R) (6/10)
(My Comment) The road trip itself is a collection of pratfall scenes that uses accidents, hijinks, disasters, pain, death, family, friends, and drugs to make you laugh at their expense. Robert Downey Jr. plays a smart architect who's life is great and going his way, whereas Zach Galifianakis's character has never achieved anything in life, but after the death of his father, he wants to make it big as an actor in Hollywood. Both men seem to be growing up during their road trip and seeing life in a different light. Ethan's actions are so outrageous at times, that you don't blame Peter for wanting to kill him. There are several crazy scenes that push decency way over the top, and you just want it to stop, even though you are laughing while it is being shown. There were many lines that were used only for shock value to get a laugh. The storyline seems lacking, but it is a comedy, and you will laugh during the whole movie. (Warner Bros. Pictures, Run Time 1:40, Rated R) (6/10)