The Guilt Trip
Andrew Brewster (Seth Rogan), inventor of a non-toxic and totally safe super cleaning spray is about to journey across the country to pitch his product with all the major retail outlets. Days before his adventure is to begin, Andrew’s widowed mother (Barbra Streisand), confides in him the origins of his name— her first true love. A little sleuthing on the internet and Andrew finds his namesake; and, as it turns out he’s single. With the idea of helping his mom find love again, Andrew invites her to journey with him and help the two reacquaint. More than he bargained for, road tripping with mom might be a bit too much, how will the two survive the trip together?
Taking the buddy/road trip comedy to the expected level of mother and son interaction, the guilt trip feels fairly mediocre…But I feel bad saying that…Oy vey! Not as quick witted as we’ve come to expect from Rogan, and a fairly formulaic performance from Streisand leaves us with a not so stand out-ish flick that’s enjoyable enough but still lacking real luster. Really more of a matinee, don’t hurt yourself over thinking this one; however, do call your mom afterwards. The Guilt Trip is rated PG-13.