Due Date

Peter Highman, an expectant father trying to get home to Los Angeles in time for the birth of his first child, is forced to team up with an aspiring actor named Ethan Tremblay. The two embark on a chaotic cross-country road trip filled with a series of unfortunate events and escalating conflicts.

Due Date received mixed reviews from critics. While the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis was often praised, many found the plot to be predictable and derivative of previous road trip comedies, particularly 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'. The film performed moderately well at the box office.

• The film relies heavily on the comedic dynamic between its two leads, Downey Jr. and Galifianakis.
• The road trip narrative is seen as formulaic and lacks originality.
• Some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with moments of genuine amusement interspersed with forced gags.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to have a more favorable view of 'Due Date' than critics, with many enjoying the comedic performances and the R-rated humor. However, some viewers also pointed out the predictable plot and felt the film didn't quite live up to the comedic potential of its stars.

The script was originally written with different lead actors in mind, and both Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey were considered for the role of Peter Highman before Robert Downey Jr. was cast.