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Meh. That's the only word I can think of to describe "You, Me and Dupree." What? I need another 400 words? Crap, ok …It's not that the jokes in "You, Me and Dupree" aren't funny; there just aren't many of them. A few comments may evoke a smirk, but there's really nothing laugh-out-loud funny like most Owen Wilson films.\nThe movie's plot is basically a sitcom premise. Unemployed party boy Dupree loses his job and moves in with his best friend Carl (Matt Dillon) much to the dismay of his new bride Molly (Kate Hudson). The first hour is the same scene repeated several times. Carl and Molly wake up in the morning to go to work and find Dupree passed out on the couch. Throughout the day Dupree makes some attempt at finding a job but gives up to play with the neighborhood kids. Then right as Molly and Carl are about to return home (uh-oh) Dupree pulls some asinine stunt.\nSometimes it's only harmless play, but actions like ordering HBO, hiring stripers and beating off in the living room are a little more than shrug worthy. Yes, Owen Wilson makes the character likable, but not so much that you'd still want him to be your best friend.\nFinally Dupree burns the house down and is kicked out (only to be let back in for what seems like the 12th time by Molly). Suddenly Dupree makes a complete 360 by cleaning up his act, becoming a semi-functional person who kind of turns into Molly's gay best friend. Carl suspects they're cheating and well, if you've seen "The Break-Up," the last hour is exactly the same. Carl and Molly argue and scream, eventually causing Carl to leave. And just like "The Break-Up," because the couple is constantly arguing (but not about any real issues) it's not serious enough to come off as a decent drama, yet there isn't any room for comedy except from the supporting cast, who don't really deliver. \nOn a side note when Matt Dillon first appeared my friend shouted "Hey, it's Johnny Drama's brother!" It made me laugh realizing that Matt's brother Kevin is now more famous, but then I realized I'd rather be at home watching "Entourage." \nAlso, Dupree falls for one of Molly's co-workers and after a one night stand begins to stalk her a little. He says his life won't be complete without her, yet the character is never seen nor heard. What's the deal? Instead of paying for a Lance Armstrong cameo (whose book gets some nice publicity) I'm sure Universal could've thrown out a few more bucks to hire an unknown actress. All we know is her name is Mandy, that way Dupree can later cry to the Barry Manilow song of the same name. \nThroughout the film there are awkwardly long clips of "The Sopranos" and "Roman Holiday" plus references to "Goodfellas," "Breaking Away" and "Fletch." All of those are much better, rent one of them instead. How many words was that? 400? Phew.