(Movies Blip) "You, Me, and Dupree"

Who can resist the all-American appeal of Owen Wilson, with his fugged up nose and undeniable charm? Certainly not I. It is for this reason, and of course Kate Hudson's obvious appeal, that I chose to see "You, Me, and Dupree."

Without any hesitation, allow me to emphatically proclaim that I throughly enjoyed this movie. Though I was a bit apprehensive about the casting of Matt Dillon in a comedy (because I have seen him try it before and it was truly awful), it didn't turn out that bad at all. In fact, Dillon's character isn't meant to have any funny moments, most of that is left to Owen Wilson. That being said, it is Wilson that carries this movie, filling every scene that he graces with so much charm and unsophistication that you can't help but fall in love with his character. The rest of the casting is flawless. Dillon and Hudson round out the characters from which the title derives its name, and Michael Douglass fills in as the overbearing, maniacal father-in-law with a personal vendetta against his new son-in-law, in Dillon.

The plot moves along rather sluggishly at first, simply filling scenes with multiple mishaps on Dupree's part, but it later picks up and fleshes out the characters and the situations in which they are placed.

This movie is a lot of fun, and has a lot of heart. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to see a good comedy that is both original, and endearing.

Directing: 4 out of 5 Stars

Acting: 4 out of 5 Stars

Writing: 4 out of 5 Stars

Overall: 4 out of 5 Stars