Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

2008
Movie
114 min
English

When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users62%
Director: Malcolm D. LeeGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A successful talk show host, RJ, returns to his family's Southern home for his parents' 50th wedding anniversary. He brings his pregnant fianc uevo, who is unfamiliar with his family's eccentric ways. The reunion quickly descends into hilarious chaos as RJ is forced to confront his past and his family's wild traditions, while trying to maintain his sophisticated image.

Critical Reception

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor predictable and the plot uninspired. While some acknowledged Martin Lawrence's performance, most felt the film relied too heavily on tired comedic tropes and lacked originality. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, appreciating the family-focused humor and the relatable themes of homecoming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on predictable jokes and over-the-top characters.
  • Martin Lawrence's comedic efforts are often overshadowed by a weak script.
  • The film offers a familiar, though somewhat dated, take on the 'homecoming' comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a funny and enjoyable family comedy, with many appreciating the relatable family dynamics and Martin Lawrence's performance. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit predictable, but overall, it was considered a lighthearted and entertaining film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, despite being set in rural South Carolina, with the production design aiming to replicate a Southern atmosphere.

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