Wanderlust

In this typically raunchy Judd Apatow production, Jennifer Aniston stars as Linda, dilettante wife of financial drone George (Paul Rudd), whose company goes under just after the couple splurge on a Manhattan “micro-loft.” Overextended and stressed out, the yuppie pair head for Atlanta to move in with George's boorish, foulmouthed brother (Ken Marino). En route, they stumble upon Elysium, a seemingly idyllic, rural utopia filled with carefree eccentrics who warmly welcome them with doobies and various hallucinogens. Soon they're plunging down the rabbit hole of extreme vegan hippie-dom, although the prospect of free love forces both to re-examine their values—particularly when Elysium's resident guru Seth (Justin Theroux) makes a play for Linda and delectable Eva (Malin Akerman) propositions George. Directed by David Wain, this silly comedy—with much of the humor based on lack of privacy (particularly regards the toilet)—is a so-so romp. Optional. [Note: DVD/Blu-ray extras include a behind-the-scenes featurette (27 min.), "Line-O-Rama" alternate takes (10 min.), an exclusive “Elysium" episode from director David Wain's web series Wainy Days (9 min.), behind-the-scenes segments on "Penis Envy" (8 min.) and "The Elysium Campaign" (6 min.), a gag reel (6 min.), and trailers. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is a "Bizarro Cut" alternate version of the film with different jokes, as well as bonus DVD, digital, and UltraViolet copies of the film, and the BD-Live function. Bottom line: a solid extras package for a disappointing comedy.] (S. Granger)