Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. The very weak romance that exists has very little chemistry. 1 hr 54 mins. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. 1 Cast & Crew Martin Lawrence as Roscoe Jenkins James Earl Jones as Papa Jenkins Margaret Avery as Mamma Jenkins Joy Bryant as Bianca Kittles. 2, Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts - Volume 1. Like I said, the characters were memorable. When Roscoe begins to help his son over an obstacle, Bianca yells at him to leave Jamaal so he can defeat Clyde and he does, to his parents' shock. She throws each joke at you and you can't have enough! With so many talented actors, it's a shame that the movie's script has so many stereotypes. When a celebrated TV show host (Lawrence) returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation! Watch Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: Otis Knocks Roscoe Out Photos 66 Top cast Edit Martin Lawrence R.J. Louis C.K. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As a boy, RJ was always the target of ridicule within his family, but these days things are different; not only does RJ have a ten-year-old son, but his bride-to-be is admired by countless viewers all across the globe on a weekly basis. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. Martin Lawrence is hilarious in the movie but Mike Epps and Mo'Nique made the movie. Adult siblings bicker and get into fistfights, and there's a fair amount of social drinking (at one point, a pregnant woman drinks spiked punch). Saw this movie 9 years after it was released but the message is timeless. I liked it cause it's not like those Tyler Perry movies cause they feel pretentious (which is the same problem I have with The Cosby showbut I digress), it's just a fun movie and there's really no pretentiousness here the Jenkins are just a normal family and they actually DO feel like a family, which is something that I can't say for a lot of movies that try the same thing (Madea's Family Reunion I'm looking at you). RJ Stevens (Lawrence) is a television talk-show sensation who has transcended his modest Southern beginnings to become the most popular self-help guru ever to grace the small screen. Link to Are You There God? And yes, I loved those things. The movie would have been good had it not been for this. Most will find the film genuinely funny and it is but it won't stick with you. Otis tells RJ he may not have a lot of money, but he feels rich nonetheless. So really there's not a whole lot that really sets this film apart from other films like this. Reggie: [Admiring the pork ribs he's just barbecued] See this swine? Not one scripted word. Cedric The Entertainer who I also think can be a very funny guy plays Lawrence's rival and cousin. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. But his family quickly reminds him of where he came from. 23%. While there he reunites with his brother Otis, his sister Betty, his cousin/rival Clyde and his childhood love int Read allDr. Reggie and his girlfriend are dressed like a cowboy and cowgirl late at night, obviously as part of foreplay. Is it more OK for someone from a particular group to play up stereotypes of the same group than it is for someone outside the group to do the same thing?
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Unfortunately, RJ's plans are no match for his Southern relatives. We won't share this comment without your permission. By creating an account, you agree to the Repeat scene partners Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson topped the weekend box office as Fool's Gold drew $22 million in its debut. But RJ's egotistical West Coast attitude simply doesn't fly in the South, and when his lovable but relentless family refuses to cut him any slack due to his current superstar status, he must finally pause and take stock of the man he has become. Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Read more about how we rate and review. Internet Service Terms Brandin Jenkins Junior Krystal Marea Braud Callie Reginald Davis Jr. Young Roscoe Gus Hoffman Young Clyde Ara Grigsby Young Betty Samantha Smith Young Lucinda Erin Cummings Sally Affion. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. . A special agent called Harry Tasker skilled in languages and counter intelligence has been leading a double life all his married life. I mean the film has some good laughs it just doesn't hold your attention very long. Martin Lawrence R.J. JE. While there he reunites with his brother Otis, his sister Betty, his cousin/rival Clyde and his childhood love interest Lucinda Allen. $42.2M, Runtime: Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. I found it oddly touching and very sweet. Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, The 5 Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of May 2023, Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Joins the Billion-Dollar Club, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins has moments of comic inspiration -- and long stretches of overdone slapstick. Worth atleast One watch. Available on iTunes. All Rights Reserved. He and his father apologize to each other, and Roscoe asks Lucinda to dance. Still she makes a good villain and someone you'll love to hate. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to The 5 Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of May 2023, PG-13 (Language|Crude and Sexual Content|Some Drug References).