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The Wendell Baker Story (DVD, 2007)
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Luke Wilson writes and directs (along with his brother, Andrew Wilson) this comedy about a former conman with a heart of gold. Wendell has a way with people, but fails to make the most of his charms, making his money by selling fake ID cards to illegal Mexican immigrants with the help of his partner-in-crime Reyes (Jacob Vargas). When this scam inevitably fails, Wendell Baker is off to jail, where he quickly becomes popular and gets parole. Having had some time to think, Wendell eventually emerges from prison a new man, eager to win back the love (Eva Mendes) he previously took for granted, and who has moved on to a grocery store manager (Will Ferrell). After expressing interest in the hotel business, Wendell is assigned to work at a retirement home run poorly by a corrupt mother and son (Owen Wilson) duo. Wendell makes the most of the situation, finding unexpected wisdom in the elderly people he is caring for, played with spunk by Seymour Cassel and Harry Dean Stanton.Earning mixed reviews, THE WENDELL BAKER STORY is subdued compared to many of the loud comedies the Wilson's are known for. The film's anti-Hollywood, grainy 1970s aesthetic and its laid back tone may be a jolt to viewers expecting a typical Wilson romp. Deeply invested in its southern location, the Austin, Texas-set feature could pass as a spin-off of television's MY NAME IS EARL. But thankfully the raunchiness here comes from the cast's older members, who deliver their lines with the slow pace of age, but always with a kick. Considering how packed it is with stars, the film ought to add up to more. Despite being packed with talented comedians, THE WENDELL BAKER STORY doesn't seem to strive for anything new and even the funnier scenes feel like ones we've seen before.Product Identifiers
UPC0821575555753
eBay Product ID (ePID)60729139
Product Key Features
ActorEva Mendes, Luke Wilson
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleWendell Baker Story
DirectorLuke Wilson, Andrew Wilson
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
GenreComedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleEva Mendes, Luke Wilson
Release Date20071030
Film CountryUSA
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- Jul 18, 2016
Wasn't sure at first
I first saw the picture of the movie cover on ebay, I thought the two Wilson' s together would be a hilarious comedy. It wasn't the comedy I thought, but, had some very smart, funny comments throughout the entire movie. Owen had less, the started a little slow, but that was just to set up his character, and how a person can change. Absolutely loved how it ended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 24, 2025
DVD works great. Thank you...
DVD works great. Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 22, 2017
Good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 15, 2019
Love it
Love itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 08, 2024
Good
GoodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
