THE WENDELL BAKER STORY DIDN'T NEED TO BE TOLD For the record, I am a Owen and Luke Wilson fan... most of the time. I am very sad to be writing this review. It seemed like a good story. Con man with good intentions, Wendell Baker (Luke Wilson) is finally caught by the law and is made to "pay his dues" by a stint in prison (which was made to look like cheerleading camp) and employment at decrepit retirement home run by the sinister Neil King(Owen Wilson). There is a romantic interest with Eva Mendes, but it really (YAWN) doesn't matter. The writing seems like a draft for a great film, but it didn't go that extra mile. Wendell doesn't touch the heart and Neil doesn't make you want to stick pins in his eyes. It's like a balloon that was blown up halfway. The supporting cast; Seymour Cassel, Eddie Griffin, Kris Kristofferson and Harry Dean Stanton are the ones that make it interesting. However, nothing in this movie is interesting enough to spend the time or money on. Rating: Save your money and your time.
