When it comes time for an adopted son (Mel Copeland played by Ben Stiller) to name his own son, he develops the desire to find out about his natural parents. Employing the help of a neurotic and attention-starved case worker he and his wife (Patricia Arquette) embark on a cross country trek to find his parents.
Plagued with deliciously problematic situations for everyone involved and even picking up more people along the way (people with problems even funnier than his own), Mel starts to notice some inadequacies in his own marriage through no help at all from the attractive and very 'friendly' case worker (Tea Leone).
Ben Stiller was perfectly cast for this role, bringing to it a humour and realism that is very refreshing. Tea Leone is fantastic as a woman approaching middle age with nothing permanent and solid in her life.
Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin are incredibly funny when we are introduced to them in the latter part of the film. From the moment we are meet them until the end of the film, be prepared to laugh HARD. They have excellent chemistry together, but in addition their scene summarizes and incorporates the story behind the whole film. Very funny.
The movie will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys dark humour and good writing.
Plagued with deliciously problematic situations for everyone involved and even picking up more people along the way (people with problems even funnier than his own), Mel starts to notice some inadequacies in his own marriage through no help at all from the attractive and very 'friendly' case worker (Tea Leone).
Ben Stiller was perfectly cast for this role, bringing to it a humour and realism that is very refreshing. Tea Leone is fantastic as a woman approaching middle age with nothing permanent and solid in her life.
Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin are incredibly funny when we are introduced to them in the latter part of the film. From the moment we are meet them until the end of the film, be prepared to laugh HARD. They have excellent chemistry together, but in addition their scene summarizes and incorporates the story behind the whole film. Very funny.
The movie will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys dark humour and good writing.