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Luke Wilson stars as Wendell Baker - a good-hearted conman whose latest scam lands him in jail and alienates him from everyone he loves, including his longtime girlfriend Doreen (Eva Mendes). Eternally optimistic, Wendell makes the most of his time behind bars and vows to turn his life around. Upon release, he gets a job at the .. Read more

Starring Eva Mendes, Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Griffin, Owen Wilson
Director Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson/Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson, Luke W, Andrew W
Genres Comedy, Drama, Romance

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The Wendell Baker Story

Luke Wilson stars as Wendell Baker - a good-hearted conman whose latest scam lands him in jail and alienates him from everyone he loves, including his longtime girlfriend Doreen (Eva Mendes). Eternally optimistic, Wendell makes the most of his time behind bars and vows to turn his life around. Upon release, he gets a job at the Shady Grove Retirement Hotel, where he befriends residents Boyd (Seymour Cassel), Skip (Harry Dean Stanton) and Nasher (Kris Kristofferson). Wendell's new friends help him to win back his girlfriend, while he leads them in a spirited rebellion against the hotel's evil head nurse, Neil King (Owen Wilson) and his right-hand man, McTeague (Eddie griffin).

Starring Eva Mendes, Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Griffin, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Seymour Cassel, Will Ferrell, Jacob Vargas, Harry Dean Stanton
Director Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson/Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson, Luke W, Andrew W
Studio REVOLVER ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 36 mins
Watch now: 1 hr 42 mins
Certificate DVD: DVD Certificate 12.gif, Watch Online: Watch Online Certificate 12.gif (TBC)
Genres Comedy, Drama, Romance
Language English
Released DVD: 14 Jul 2008
Watch now: 17 May 2009
Production year: 2005
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  • A little of the Wilsons goes a long way. The directions pedestrian, Owens support turn unappealing, and Lukes... read more on Time Out

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    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Bizarrely self indulgent

    I had heard about this film for a while, I belive it had a delayed release on DVD as it was made in 2005. Luke wrote, directed and starred as Wendell Baker. I really got the feeling that he had put his heart and soul into it, and I so wanted it to be a great watch, but alas it had many flaws. Luke should have spent all his time perfecting this very far fetched & truly bizarre story. Kris kristofferson as a recluse, aggrophobic, milionaire pilot, who can suddenly embrace the outdoors?? A very bizarre sub-plot that made no sense, although Kris was a pilot for many years in real life..... His two brothers and mum were also involved and to be honest it really had the feeling of something made for themselves, to be watched on the Wilson's home cinema. But saying that if you have enough money, influential and showbiz family and friends, why not be self indulgent!

      • PollyPops from Brighton
      • Posted 13 Aug 2008 11:23

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Bizarrely self indulgent

    I had heard about this film for a while, I belive it had a delayed release on DVD as it was made in 2005. Luke wrote, directed and starred as Wendell Baker. I really got the feeling that he had put his heart and soul into it, and I so wanted it to be a great watch, but alas it had many flaws. Luke should have spent all his time perfecting this very far fetched & truly bizarre story. Kris kristofferson as a recluse, aggrophobic, milionaire pilot, who can suddenly embrace the outdoors?? A very bizarre sub-plot that made no sense, although Kris was a pilot for many years in real life..... His two brothers and mum were also involved and to be honest it really had the feeling of something made for themselves, to be watched on the Wilson's home cinema. But saying that if you have enough money, influential and showbiz family and friends, why not be self indulgent!

      • PollyPops from Brighton
      • Posted 13 Aug 2008 11:23

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      • Luke Wilson stars as Wendell Baker - a good-hearted conman whose latest scam lands him in jail and alienates him from everyone he loves, including his longtime girlfriend Doreen (Eva Mendes). ...