August 9th 2024.
The movie Failure to Launch has recently gained a lot of popularity on Netflix, almost 20 years after its initial release. This romantic comedy hit the big screens in 2006 and featured a star-studded cast, including Jessica Parker, Matthew McConaughey, Bradley Cooper, Zooey Deschanel, and Kathy Bates.
The plot follows Tripp, a 35-year-old man who still lives with his parents. In order to finally get him to move out, they hire an expert named Paula to help him launch into independence. However, things take an unexpected turn when Tripp discovers Paula's true intentions, leading to some awkward and hilarious moments.
Despite having such a talented cast, the movie was met with harsh criticism upon its release. Many critics called it "weak" and "preposterous." However, it seems that the movie has found its audience on Netflix, as it climbed its way into the top 10 list for the week of July 29 to August 4. It even surpassed the infamous director's cut of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon saga in terms of views.
Failure to Launch landed in the seventh spot on the list, with over 7.8 million hours watched and 4.8 million views. It was beaten only by popular titles like Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Trolls Band Together, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, and The Bad Guys.
It's safe to say that the movie has had a major resurgence in recent days, considering the initial reception it received in 2006. Critics gave it a low score of 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score was slightly higher at 52%.
Lead actors Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker were also heavily criticized for their performances. Claudia Puig of USA Today described the movie as "misbegotten," with no chemistry between the two leads and heavy dialogue. Moira MacDonald of the Seattle Times called it a "disposable romantic comedy," while E! News went as far as saying that the actors have "the absolute worst taste in roles."
Despite these negative reviews, the movie has clearly found its audience on Netflix, receiving millions of views in just a few days. In an interview with People Magazine, McConaughey even admitted to having a "big crush" on Parker while growing up. He made sure to let her know during the filming of the movie, whether it was on the first or last day of shooting.
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