FILM: Due Date

Warner Bros has released the first trailer for Hangover director Todd Phillips‘ next comedy Due Date. The film stars Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis in a buddy-comedy story which has been described as kinda Hangover meets Planes, Trains and Automobiles (RIP John Candy).

According to Phillips, Due Date is "a buddy comedy without the buddies".

The story revolves around Galifianakis as a wannabe actor who becomes the traveling companion to expectant father / businessman (Downey) as they dash cross-country to (hopefully) arrive in time for the birth of his first child.

Sure it sounds a little bit like you've seen this premise played out before but check out what Downey Jr has to say about the film.

“I’ve seen the movie. It’s like the second greatest movie I’ve ever done - largely due to Zach Galifianakis, who is crazy good in every scene, and Todd Phillips, who is just one of the great American directors. I guarantee you’re going to love it - I went to the last screening and people were literally saying ‘Oh my god, It’s gotta stop - my face hurts!’

Even if he is joking and you don't quite believe that wait to you see the trailer.

The pairing of Downey Jr and Galifianakis seems to have worked brilliantly. Downey is the perfect straight man to Galifianakis’ comic relief/foil.

Can't wait for this one. What do you think about the trailer for Due Date?

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