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If I wanted to see Planes Trains and Automobiles, I would have just rented Planes Trains and Automobiles! Forget the fact that this film is a complete rip-off, it's just not that funny. Oh don't get me wrong... it tries to be, very hard. But Robert Downy Jr is playing the "strait" one here. Eh... major mistake. Zach Galafinakis, who is a very talented and funny man is just TOO OVER THE TOP. He over does it everywhere, and makes his character completely non-believable.

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 his luggage and wallet are sent to LA without him, and he is put on the "no-fly" list. Desperate to get home Peter is forced to accept the offer of Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) to hitch a ride with him cross-country. Peter is about to go on the most terrifying and agonizing journey of his life.

There are a few touching scenes in the movie that were well done, but came out of nowhere. I mean, I suppose I did chuckle a few times, but ultimately, I just wanted it to be over.

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