Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Lawrence is very watchable as Roscoe and definitely carries the film. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Reggie: [Admiring the pork ribs he's just barbecued] See this swine? She has almost as little chemistry with Lawrence and she IS supposed to have chemistry with him. What parts of the movie do you think play up/reinforce stereotypes? All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions. Reggie sees Betty naked in the shower and makes off-color references to her "bundle of black meat." It's supposed to be this feel good moment when Roscoe realizes the error of his ways and comes around but it's not as climatic as it could have been. Scott Stuber, 23%. Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (DVD, 2008) at the best online prices at eBay! Saw this movie 9 years after it was released but the message is timeless. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Kelly Fremon Craig directs the coming-of-age comedy based on the novel of the same name by Judy Blume. Watch Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: Otis Knocks Roscoe Out Photos 66 Top cast Edit Martin Lawrence R.J. Louis C.K. Link to Are You There God? In its opening weekend at the North American box office, the film grossed $16.2 million USD, opening at #2 behind Fool's Gold. Malcolm D. Lee, Release Date (Theaters): 2008. Find out where to watch online. I count on your site religiously to decide on whether to allow our family (children are ages 12 and 14) to watch certain movies. Terms and Policies All rights reserved. Resolution, color and audio quality may vary based on your device, browser and internet connection. There's also plenty of foul language ("s--t," one use of "f--k," the "N" word), some of which is used in front of the characters' parents and other elders. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins was filmed in Shreveport, Louisiana and Minden, Louisiana. Dr. R.J. "Roscoe" Stevens is a successful talk-show host, who not only has millions of adoring fans but has discarded his awkward Southern roots, and is engaged to Survivor winner Bianca Kittles. I enjoyed this movie because while we are so divided as a nation right now this movie emphasized the importance of family. Starring: Martin Lawrence,James Earl Jones,Joy Bryant. During the anniversary celebration, Clyde cries during his speech for Mama and Papa Jenkins, admitting how much he cares about Roscoe, who appears, thanking the family for helping him realize his love for them, and congratulating his parents. (Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel). When a celebrity chef walks off his show, prep cook Anna must step into the spotlight and make the show her own, with the help of her Aussie cameraman and Portuguese location scout. Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide. Cast : James Earl Jones, Joy Bryant, Martin Lawrence Director : Malcolm D. Lee Inclusion Information : Black director, Black actor, Indigenous actor Studio : Universal Pictures Genre : Comedy Run time : 113 minutes MPAA rating : PG-13 MPAA explanation : crude and sexual content, language and some drug references. Acting was decent, storyline predictable, and worth at least one view. Storyline. great performances that will have the audience thoroughly entertained. What I also admired about this movie was the family matter and moral this movie was trying to give out. Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Parents need to know that despite this family-reunion comedy's heartwarming message about remembering your roots and embracing your family, there are many raunchy jokes about sex -- including a scene of two dogs doing the deed. 7+. All rights reserved. Common Sense Media reviewers include writers, editors, and child development experts. Just a light-hearted feel good movie. Like I said, the characters were memorable. Comedy. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. A talk show host heads home to the South from Hollywood, ready to flaunt his success. Krystal Marea Braud as Callie Jenkins: Otis & Ruthie's daughter. JB. Martin Lawrence stars as Roscoe "RJ" Jenkins. 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. His show, "Team of Me," is a ratings juggernaut, his fiance is a beautiful reality television star, and his pockets are always lined with large bills. He tries to shake Roscoe's hand, but Bianca rebuffs him, and Roscoe leaves with Bianca and Jamaal, but not before his mother reminds him that his family still loves him. Common Sense Media Reviewer The celebratory weekend turns into a mess when RJ can't come to terms with the family that playfully belittled him growing up. Good cast can't save stereotype-laden comedy. Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Malcolm D. Lee Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by David Newman Cinematography by Greg Gardiner Film Editing by Casting By Production Design by William A. Elliott With so many talented actors, it's a shame that the movie's script has so many stereotypes. So the film really does rely on the comedic talents of it's star and the physical comedy which does manage to get a few chuckles. It isn't all sterotypical, and one-liners that pierce many egos, but it is all the fast paced humotr that appeared throughout the whole film. "[6] Nick Schager of Slant Magazine felt the script contained false conflicts and "narrative staleness" throughout the plot but gave Lee credit for allowing Lawrence and his co-stars to "play to their strengths," saying they "help enliven what's otherwise simply another soggy family reunion melodrama". Even if the car had the trunk full, the suspension should lift up a little bit. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is a 2008 American comedy film which is written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Otis: The Black Paris Hilton done sissified you off the swine, that's what's up. 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. I suppose they aren't supposed to look good together. By Sandie Angulo Chen, Mary Parent, . Coming Soon.