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Trust falls? Rap sessions? Giggle weed? I don’t know what tools of the trade Paul Rudd and director
David Wain share to dream up the kind of inspired nutso stuff Rudd has done in smart-funny-raunchy
winners like Wet Hot American Summer and Role Models. But whatever it is, the two are in a groove —
and backed up by some blissed-out creative co-conspirators — in Wanderlust.
The setup is sturdy. Rudd and costar Jennifer Aniston play George and Linda, sharp-edged
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Manhattanites who can barely afford their tiny living quarters — known as a “micro-loft,” in
Realtor-speak — even when George brings home a salary from his hated corporate job. (Linda, still
looking for her career métier, fails to sell HBO on a super-depressing documentary about penguins
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with cancer.) Then George loses that hated job. The broke couple needs to flee NYC. So they hit the
road, resigned to accepting shelter and abuse from George’s gloriously obnoxious “successful”
brother down in Atlanta, a prize pig played to the snout by Wanderlust coscreenwriter/producer and
fellow Wain regular Ken Marino (Role Models). But somewhere on the road south, George and Linda
stumble upon a kind of hippie-dippy Brigadoon, a past-its-prime Shangri-la, an anachronistic
macraméd commune called Elysium. The place preaches peace and free love and beverages made of
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twigs, and is populated by crackpots just charismatic enough to seduce a pair of BlackBerry addicts
like George and Linda. None is more appealing — and full of crap — than the alpha male called Seth,
played with goofy gusto by Justin Theroux.
What happens in Elysium doesn’t stay in Elysium: The alternative lifestyle begins to change the
personality DNA of our essentially straight-arrow visitors. And that’s exactly the sweet spot where
Wain-ian comedy — rooted in craziness that breaches the walls of “normal” — lets Rudd shine. The
actor is so clean-cut cute, yet so fearlessly capable of rolling in happy raunch. Actually, every
actor who gets the joke shines, even when the story occasionally bumbles and bobbles its momentum.
(Ah, the shackles of the ho-hum happy romantic ending.) It’s a thrill to see sexy Malin Akerman
(The Proposal), Six Feet Under’s peachy Lauren Ambrose, priceless Kathryn Hahn (so memorable an
adversary for Rudd in Our Idiot Brother), and elder statesman Alan Alda bond over hippie clichés.
And, no small thing, it’s a pleasure to see Aniston thrive in her comedy zone, secure in the
knowledge that for every inch of propriety she’s willing to cede, Paul Rudd is ready to get 10
times as crazy for a grateful nation.
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The trailer for David Wain‘s Wanderlust has gone online. The movie focuses on Manhattan couple
George and Linda (Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston) who are forced to move to Atlanta when George
loses his job. Moving to Atlanta is apparently a fate so terrible that it causes Aniston to scream
at the heavens. The two then move around to various locations until they land on a commune and
start to feel renewed. It looks like For Better or Worse or Did You Hear About the Morgans? if
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either of those movies were funny. Wain delivered a great little gem with Role Models and it’s
tough to go wrong when you throw in The State alum like Ken Marino and Joe Lo Truglio. There’s a
bunch of great jokes in the trailer, and it isn’t even a red-band version. Color me excited for
this flick.
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Here’s the official synopsis for Wanderlust:
Hit the jump to check out the trailer. The great cast also includes Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman,
Ray Liotta, Lauren Ambrose, Kathryn Hahn, and Alan Alda. Wanderlust opens February 24, 2012.
[We've updated the article with new images which you can check out after the jump.
George and Linda are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized
out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George’s awful brother
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in Atlanta.
On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by
colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can’t buy
happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them.
Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more
problems than it solves?
A new, restricted trailer for director David Wain’s latest, WANDERLUST has been released by
Universal Pictures starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd.
The plot follows New York couple George (Rudd) and Linda (Aniston) breaking free from the strain of
city life when George is fired. Soon after leaving their busy lives behind they find themselves
living with the free sailing populace, Elysium, a community where being yourself is all you have to
worry about.
Having seen their upwardly-mobile New York life derailed by a layoff, George and Linda intend to
regroup while living with George's brother Rick (Ken Marino, who wrote the film with Wain) in
Georgia. But after an accidental pit stop at Elysium, a hedonistic "intentional community" (don't
call it a commune) overseen by Theroux's Seth, Rick's crassness and bullying are too much to
stomach. The couple puts materialism on hold to try living with the hippies.
Though we're introduced to Elysium by its resident wine-making nudist (Joe Lo Truglio, enjoyably
calm under the camera's R-rated gaze), and the community's rejection of social barriers is extreme
(George can't have a bowel movement without company), Wanderlust's weakness for anything-goes
caricature is balanced by well-rounded performances. Theroux in particular avoids outright parody,
demonstrating real interest in his new guests instead of making Seth a one-note cult leader. But
similar restraint is shown by Malin Akerman (less Sixties-shallow than others would be while
promoting Elysium's free-love ideals) and Alan Alda, playing the place's acid-damaged but not quite
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clueless founder.
Though it initially seems Aniston will be stuck in the naysayer role while Rudd embraces local
customs, the characters soon trade places. Aniston would have been badly served by an hour of
uptightness and criticism, but the character's eventual openness suits her -- the part isn't as big
a departure as some of the film's buzz suggests (voyeurs anticipating a topless scene will be
disappointed), but she's appealingly loose while George struggles with his deeply ingrained
squareness. (In a very funny solo scene, Rudd expands on a gag from I Love You, Man, testing out
lewd slang and finding himself completely unable to pull it off.)
The screenplay offers the most familiar conflict it can think of as backdrop for the impending
marital crisis: Corporate investors arrive, bent on bulldozing Elysium for a massive commercial
development. But Wain pays little attention to the perfunctory threat, focusing instead on its
potential to widen the gulf between husband and wife. If the ensuing plot beats are easy to chart
in advance, they're sold by a good-natured cast and filmmakers who understand they'll get plenty of
laughs even without digging too deep in the bag of tricks displayed in outings like The Ten.
Stepping away from sketchy experimentalism without making himself bland, director David Wain finds
multiplex-friendly happiness in Wanderlust, a finding-yourself comedy with strong commercial
appeal. Stars Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston are at home here, playing against a stock-raising
performance by Justin Theroux as the charismatic libertine who prompts their adventure.
Arriving at UK cinemas Friday 2nd March is Wanderlust, a brand new comedy from the director of Role Models, David Wain. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston star as a couple who decide to fully embrace nature and life away from the big city.
Wanderlust Synopsis
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston star in Wanderlust, a comedy from director David Wain (Role Models) and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) about a couple who leaves the pressures of the big city and joins a freewheeling community where the only rule is to be yourself.
George (Rudd) and Linda (Aniston) are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George’s awful brother in Atlanta.
On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can’t buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them.
Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
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IMDb page: Wanderlust (2012)
Rate: (awaiting 5 votes) Your Rating: Saving vote... Deleting vote... /10 total (delete | history) Sorry, there was a problem MOVIEmeter: Up 46% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro. Director: David Wain Writers (WGA): David Wain (written by) & Ken Marino (written by) Contact:View company contact information for Wanderlust on IMDbPro.Release Date:24 February 2012 (USA) See more
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 24 February 2012 (USA)
Runtime: 98 min
Filming Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Director: David Wain
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd and Malin Akerman
Original Music By: Craig Wedren
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital | DTS (as Datasat Digital Sound) | SDDS
Plot Keyword: Nude Protest | Hippie | Commune | Nudist
Writing Credits By:
David Wain (written by) (as David B. Wain) &
Ken Marino (written by)
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Story: Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules.
Produced By:
Judd Apatow known as producer
Ken Marino known as producer
Paul Rudd known as producer
David Soldinger known as associate producer
Richard Vane known as executive producer
David Wain known as producer
FullCast & Crew:
Paul Rudd known as George
Jennifer Aniston known as Linda
Justin Theroux known as Seth
Alan Alda known as Carvin
Malin Akerman known as Eva
Ken Marino known as Rick
Joe Lo Truglio known as Wayne
Kathryn Hahn known as Karen
Kerri Kenney known as Kathy (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
Lauren Ambrose known as Almond
Michaela Watkins known as Marissa
Jordan Peele known as Rodney
Linda Lavin known as Shari
Jessica St. Clair known as Deena Schuster
Todd Barry known as Sherm
Martin Thompson known as Dale
Ian Patrick known as Grisham
John D'Leo known as Tanner
David Wain known as Himself
Michael Showalter known as Himself
Michael Ian Black known as Himself
Zandy Hartig known as Marcy
Keegan Michael Key known as Marcy’s Flunkie
Mather Zickel known as Jim Stansel
Juan Piedrahita known as Paco
Peter Salett known as Manfreddie
Patricia French known as Beverly
Nina Hellman known as Protester
Richard Allan Jones known as Jerry Beaver (as Richard Jones)
Juana Samayoa known as Stephanie Davis
David Cardenas known as Ronny Shames
Sharon Lubin known as Danielle Melster
Vester Grayson known as Janie Brody
Ronald McFarlin known as Billy Marcus
Roger Parham-Brown known as Glen Stover
Jim Moffatt known as Tony Piloski
Sung-Suk Garber known as Janice Woo
Craig Wedren known as The Elysium Band
Amy Miles known as The Elysium Band
Charles Gansa known as The Elysium Band
Roberto Zincone known as The Elysium Band
Fran Capitanelli known as The Elysium Band
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Makeup Department:
Lay'Na Anderson known as makeup artist
Andrea C. Brotherton known as hair stylist
Andy Clement known as special makeup effects artist
Linda D. Flowers known as department head hair
Kelsie Gigandet known as hair stylist: jennifer anniston
Kimberly Greene known as makeup department head
Whitney James known as makeup artist: Jennifer Aniston
Natasha Ladek known as wig maker
Kelly Muldoon known as key hair stylist
Koji Ohmura known as special makeup effects: W.M. Creations
Travis Pates known as key makeup artist
Toby Sells known as key special fx makeup artist
Diana Sikes known as key hair stylist: New York
Art Department:
Bil Barnes known as set dresser
Katya Blumenberg known as assistant art director: New York
Heather Bowers known as on-set dresser (as Heather Kane)
Amanda Carroll known as set decorator: New York
Rock Chasse known as propmaker
Sandi Cook known as first greens
Elizabeth Cummings known as assistant art director: additional photography
Peter DeCurtis known as leadman: New York
Steven DeSantis known as construction coordinator: additional photography
Joshua L. Ellsworth known as shop foreman
Scott Gertsen known as key carpenter
J. Michael Glynn known as assistant property master
Nelson Hagood known as set dresser
Sunny Hahlen known as set painter
Julie Hardin known as set dresser
Justin C. Hosp known as set dresser
Tom Jones Jr. known as construction coordinator
Mark Keever known as set dresser
Ellen L. Kerr known as buyer
Rich Koll known as construction foreman
Nicole Lobart known as conceptual artist
Robert Lucas known as leadman
Kevin Mahoney known as paint supervisor: additional photography
Sean Mannion known as property master
Ruth Mitchell known as painter
Mark Nave known as metal foreman
James F. Oñate known as scenic foreman
Taraja Ramsess known as set dresser
Rachel Redding known as art production assistant
JoAnna Robinson known as set dresser
Todd Sargent known as greensman gang boss
Chad Simpson known as paint foreman: additional photography
Jeff Tartaglini known as general foreman: additional photography
Alexandra West known as assistant property master
Jesse Williams known as toolman
Lindsey Winger known as art department coordinator: additional photography
Eddie Yang known as concept artist
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Wanderlust (2012) Company
Production Companies:
A Hot Dog
Apatow Productions
Relativity Media
Other Companies:
360 Communication Rentals walkies and cell phones
Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment camera dollies
Digital Media Services (DMS) digital marketing asset management
Digital Vortechs Avid HD editing equipment provided by
Direct Tools & Fasteners expendables
Dolby Laboratories sound mix
Dream Essentials special props
Hollywood Trucks Entertainment Transportation
Intelligent Media international monitoring agency
Lab 601 post-production (equipment rentals)
Lightnin' Production Rentals transportation equipment
Movie Movers cast trailers
Movie Movers hair and make-up trailers
Movie Movers star trailers
Movie Movers trucks
Paskal Lighting grip and lighting equipment
Distributors:
United International Pictures (UIP) (2012) (Singapore) (theatrical)
Universal Pictures (2011) (USA) (theatrical)
Other Usefull Information
Special Effects:
East Coast Films
Visual Effects by:
Brian Barnes known as production coordinator: titles
Thomas Briggs known as visual effects artist
Chris Chappell known as compositor
Scott M. Davids known as visual effects supervisor
Michelle Eisenreich known as visual effects producer: Hammerhead
Anthony Hays known as visual effects coordinator
Justin Jones known as compositor
Justin Richard Kirk known as compositor
Seth Kleinberg known as visual effects producer
Thomas Kuo known as digital intermediate scanner
Mark Larranaga known as visual effects supervisor
Adam Lima known as compositor
MPAA: Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use
Jennifer's Lust Wanders at premiere
JENNIFER Aniston got wandering hands at the Wanderlust premiere.
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But the saucy star saved her lusty moves for her female co-stars, flirting with Kathryn Hahn and Malin Akerman as boyfriend Justin Theroux looked on.
Jennifer and Paul Rudd star as a New York couple who move to a free love commune.
And in one scene she romps with three naked women in a huge bed.
The Friends star brought some free love to the premiere, cosying up to bosom buddy Kathryn with a warm hug on the red carpet at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles.
And she looked like she was going lock lips
And she looked like she was going lock lips with Malin Akerman, as she stroked her face and gazed into her eyes.
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Jennifer looked stunning in a skin-tight herringbone dress, which accentuated her perfect figure.
And her enviably flat tum appeared to back her denial of recent pregnancy rumours.
She recently said: "I'm not having triplets. Not having twins. Nor am I having one baby.
"I did not elope. You heard it here. I'm not knocked up now."
While Jennifer and Katherine stuck to the monotone trend, Malin made an impact in an eye-popping plum-coloured dress with shocking pink sleeves.
But it's tough to take the spotlight away from stunning star Jen.
As his girlfriend made eyes at her co-stars, smartly suited Justin struck up a bromance with comic actor Paul.
But there's no doubt where his loyalty lies.
Last week the smitten actor threw a huge party on the roof of LA's famous Chateau Marmont hotel to celebrate her 43rd birthday.
A-listers including Courteney Cox, Chelsea Handler, Jimmy Kimmel, Ben Stiller, Emily Blunt and Jason Bateman turned up to celebrate but, on this occasion, she was saving most of her attention for her 40-year-old beau.
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A source said: "She seemed very excited to see her friends, but she never got too far away from Justin.
"Every once in a while, Justin would come up from behind and give her a big hug and kiss.
"They would embrace and whisper to each other for a minute but then go back to socializing. She seemed very relaxed."
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