Douchebag

Director: Drake Doremus
Writer: Lindsay Stidham, Drake Doremus, Jonathan Schwartz, Andrew Dickler
Cast: Andrew Dickler, Ben York Jones, Marguerite Moreau, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Nicole Vicius, Amy Ferguson
Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 2010
Distributor: Paladin
Criticwire: B-
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Synopsis: The week Sam Nussbaum is to be married, his fiancée questions why his only brother, Tom, isn’t coming to the wedding. Unsatisfied with his lame reply, she surprises Sam by bringing the brothers together. Sam is not happy, but he rarely is—unless he’s telling someone what to do. When it’s revealed that Tom has only been in love once—with his fifth-grade girlfriend—Sam insists they go find her. It soon becomes evident that their journey is simply an excuse for Sam to avoid his impending commitment. If you haven't deciphered the derivation of the title by now, stick with it. The fresh writing and original characters will reveal it all. Douchebag will make you squirm, laugh, and get pissed off—all at the same time. Outstanding breakout performances bring an authenticity that would be impressive even from seasoned actors. Drake Doremus's clever, straightforward filmmaking keeps the story buzzing in this offbeat comedy that gives a modern twist to sibling rivalry. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance Film Festival]