Summer 2006 Movies

Summer is right around the corner. Sun worshipers like myself (hey, I’m a Leo) are counting the days until the waves are just right, and the beach sand is still cool enough not to burn our feet in the afternoon sun. If you have other plans in mind (that don’t involve SPF 15,) here are two must-see movies that are sure to grab your attention.

“You, Me and Dupree” (Universal Studios ~ Not Yet Rated.) This comedy stars Owen Wilson as Randy Dupree, a self-proclaimed bachelor who suddenly finds himself out of a job, and living in a bar. Enter Carl Peterson (Matt Dillon) to rescue his oldest and dearest friend from himself, as he brings Dupree home to sleep on the couch ~ what are friends for, right? Carl’s new bride, Molly (Kate Hudson) seems to bear the brunt of Dupree’s immature antics. While Carl adjusts to newlywed life, he must cope with his overwhelming work schedule while maintaining his duties as a husband. He seems to regret his decision to have a permanent couch-guest. To make matters worse, Dupree uses his abundant spare time to become a companion for Molly. He manages to win over everyone, including Molly’s dad (Michael Douglas) with his charm and carefree wisdom. Everyone, that is… except for Carl. Before long, three is not just a crowd, but also a full-scale, hilarious disaster! Directors Joe and Anthony Russo (“Arrested Development”), and Screenwriter Michael LeSieur present a wildly humorous tale that will have everyone rooting for Dupree and anticipating Carl’s mental demise. “You, Me and Dupree” also stars Seth Rogen (“The 40-Year Old Virgin”), and Amanda Detmer (“What About Brian.”) The release date is July 14, 2006.