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Entries in Todd Phillips (8)

Thursday
01Oct2009

Cool! Jamie Foxx joins Todd Phillips' 'Due Date'

DateThursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:31PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is the latest to join the cast of Todd Phillips' upcoming Warner Bros. comedy "Due Date," which also stars Robert Downey Jr., funny guy Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan.

Downey Jr. slips into the role of a soon-to-be father who embarks on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born. He hitches a ride with Galifianakis, who plays a college slacker.

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Saturday
25Jul2009

Robert Downey Jr. joins Phillips' 'Due Date'

DateSaturday, July 25, 2009 at 1:02AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is apparently set to join Todd Phillips' upcoming comedy "Due Date," which also stars Zach Galifianakis, who's currently onscreen in "The Hangover."

Michael Fleming over at Variety reported the news about the deal, which has Downey Jr. slip into the role of a soon-to-be father who finds himself embark on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born.

Galifianakis plays the other guy, a slacker. Further details are kept under wraps at this point. Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland wrote the script, with Adam Sztykiel doing some revisions.

Downey Jr., who recently starred in "The Soloist," will soon be seen in "Sherlock Holmes." He just wrapped filming for Jon Favreau's upcoming "Iron Man 2."

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Friday
05Jun2009

Movie Review: “The Hangover”

DateFriday, June 5, 2009 at 8:34PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: June 5, 2009

The players: Director: Todd Phillips, Writers: Scott Moore, Jon Lucas, Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha

Facts of interest: A sequel to "The Hangover" has already been confirmed.

The plot: Three guys take their best friend to Vegas to throw him a bachelor party... and then they loose him.

Our thoughts: Todd Phillips’ “The Hangover” is a comedic masterpiece stuffed with huge laughs, crazy surprises and a bunch of extraordinary performances that quite simply propel the movie into a state of excellence. It is by far the funniest film I’ve seen so far this year, and believe it or not, it’s also one of the best.

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Friday
05Jun2009

'The Hangover' web reviews

DateFriday, June 5, 2009 at 10:39AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Todd Phillips, director of "Old School," returns to the big screen with a comedy about four friends who go to Vegas to party and end up in the biggest mess they can imagine. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha star, and here is what some of the Web's critics have to say about the flick:

The Hangover• Katey Rich at CinemaBlend: "You may laugh so hard that you're a little ashamed of enjoying something so silly. And after quoting all the best lines with your friends, you may still be laughing so hard that you want to see it again."

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "It's been a long time since I actually found a traditional comedy this funny."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "As much as I liked these guys, I would have loved to see a little bit of the black humor continue up until the end. It seemed much too polite, and a tad bit predictable."

• George Roush at LatinoReview: "Everyone has their own Vegas stories and this comedy will remind you of how nuts things can get out in Sin City. While it may have some slight problems, this is one hangover I won't mind having again and again."

• Matt Golrberg at Collider: "'The Hangover' may not end up being THE funniest film of the year, but it’s certainly a contender."

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Monday
06Apr2009

Warner already developing 'Hangover' sequel?

DateMonday, April 6, 2009 at 5:43PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Believe it or not, but the answer to that crazy question is YES! Warner Bros. has already ordered a sequel to Todd Phillips' upcoming comedy "The Hangover."

Now, why is that a crazy question again? Well, first and foremost, "The Hangover" won't open until June 5, 2009. That's still two months away.

Second, studios first tend to see how a film is performing at the box office and what kind of audience reception it gets, but in this case, WB must be convinced they have something really awesome heading our way.

Anyway, in the first film, three best friends literally lose their best friend during his wild bachelor party in Las Vegas. Together, they have to figure out what went wrong the night before. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Justin Bartha and Ed Helms star.

According to Variety, Warner also wants director Todd Phillips to write a script for the sequel with Scott Armstrong. Phillips, who also helmed "Old School," is set to direct the follow-up as well.

All I can say at this point is that I've liked what I've seen of "The Hangover" so far. The trailers sure are funny, so check out the latest one right here.

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Saturday
04Apr2009

New 'The Hangover' trailer delivers some laughs

DateSaturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:22PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Yeah, I admit I like what I've seen of Todd Phillips' upcoming comedy "The Hangover" so far. It all looks incredibly brainless, but it's somewhat funny as well. A new feature trailer for the flick recently surfaced online, and you should check it out after the jump.

The film centers on three best friends who literally lose their best friend during his wild bachelor party in Las Vegas. Together, they have to figure out what went wrong the night before.

Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Justin Bartha and Ed Helms star. Phillips also helmed "Old School." The film opens June 5, 2009.

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Thursday
05Mar2009

'The Hangover' gets funny teaser trailer

DateThursday, March 5, 2009 at 10:12PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Here's the first teaser trailer for Todd Phillips' upcoming comedy "The Hangover," debuting in theaters June 5, 2009.

The film centers on three best friends who literally lose their best friend during his wild bachelor party in Las Vegas. Together, they have to figure out what went wrong the night before.

As you can see in the preview below, they're facing quite the weird situation: waking up and finding a tiger and a baby in one's hotel room is quite scary indeed...

Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Justin Bartha and Ed Helms star. Phillips also helmed "Old School."

Phillips is directing a script by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, who also wrote Christian Charles’ “Full of It” and Mark Waters’ upcoming romantic comedy “The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.”

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Tuesday
23Sep2008

Heather Graham has ‘Hangover’

DateTuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:49PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Heather Graham and Justin Bartha have signed on to star in Todd Phillips’ comedy “The Hangover,” which heads into principal photography this week, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The film centers on three best friends who literally lose their best friend during his wild bachelor party in Las Vegas. Together, they have to figure out what went wrong the night before.

Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms are already on board. Bartha plays the lost groom, while Graham stars as a Las Vegas local who encounters the friends and may be able to help them out in one way or the other.

Graham was last seen in “Miss Conception.” She recently wrapped filming for Duncan Ward’s “Boogie Woogie.”

Bartha is known best for playing Riley alongside Nicholas Cage in the “National Treasure” films. He’ll also appear in “New York, I Love You.”

Phillips is directing a script by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, who also wrote Christian Charles’ “Full of It” and Mark Waters’ upcoming romantic comedy “The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.”

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