Delivery Man
Delivery Man

Delivery Man

2013Movie105 minEnglish

An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users63%
Director: Ken ScottGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

David Wozniak, a slacker and delivery driver, is shocked to discover that he is the biological father of 533 children, conceived through sperm donations made years ago under the pseudonym 'Starbuck'. Many of his offspring are now suing the sperm bank for their anonymity. Faced with this overwhelming revelation and potential legal battles, David must decide whether to embrace his unexpected paternal role and connect with his children, while also trying to win back his girlfriend Emma, who is pregnant with his child.

Critical Reception

Delivery Man received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the premise amusing but ultimately stretched thin and lacking in emotional depth. While Vince Vaughn's performance was often cited as a highlight, the film struggled to balance its comedic elements with its more serious themes, leading to a generally tepid audience response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Vince Vaughn's comedic charm is a saving grace, but the film's premise feels overstretched.
  • The movie attempts a heartwarming story but often falls into predictable and overly sentimental territory.
  • Despite a solid cast, the script fails to fully capitalize on its unique, albeit improbable, concept.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while many found the film's premise to be creative and Vince Vaughn's performance likable, the plot often felt too contrived and lacked genuine emotional resonance. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at humor and heartwarming moments, but many felt it didn't live up to its potential.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2011 Canadian film 'Starbuck', also directed by Ken Scott, which starred Patrick Huard in the lead role.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend. I'm not the biggest fan of Vince Vaughn, but this is not the typical Vince Vaughn movie. He usually plays some immature, selfish man-child, and...that's true here, but this is...