vincentlynch-moonoi
Well, the ratings here seem to be split right down the middle. As for me, I'm on the positive side of things.Let me say from the start that I've pretty much avoided anything with Martin Lawrence, whether it was his television sitcom, or his stand-up, or his movies. Not even sure why I recorded this to watch. But I'm glad I did.This film does successfully what a lot of films try to do, but flop: it mixed drama, sentiment, and comedy (some of it rather outrageous) together...and it worked.I have to say that despite my usual annoyance at Martin Lawrence, here he did very well as a famous talk show host who had a not-so-ideal childhood. In fact, for me, it's the first thing I've seen Lawrence in where I really thought he could act. He does fine with the comedy here, but that's a given. But he's quite good with the serious acting here, as well.I was not impressed with Joy Bryant as Bianca, an over-the-top girlfriend to Lawrence...though in all fairness she was supposed to be over-the-top. I have liked her in other things, including the television show "Rosewood".James Earl Jones...what can I say. The man -- here as the father -- walks on water. I wasn't as familiar with Margaret Avery as his wife, but she was good.I have to admit that I am not very familiar with Mike Epps, but I thought he was quite funny here. Mo'Nique less so as Lawrence's sister, Cedric the Entertainer to me is a so-so actor; I kept thinking he was going to have a heart attack here during the obstacle race. Nicole Ari Parker...yum; beautiful and talented; I also enjoy her in "Rosewood". Michael Clarke Duncan was an interesting actor in everything I ever saw him in; a great loss at his early passing.If you watch this film, think about what I've said about how the director and writes balanced comedy, sentimentality, and family drama. There's more here than sometimes meets the eye.
jamesfranci
I thought the movie was funny for the most part. My main problem with the movie was with Amy the dumb "white" Girlfriend. With the whole cast being black why was her role even needed? In the world today if it had been a white cast and any other race it would have been a raciest movie. Guess it is different when it is the "man" being made fun of. But other than that gripe about the movie I did find the family fighting funny in how kids are usually so competitive with in families. I also thought the main character waited a little to long to check his girlfriend. In my family the first signs of disrespect would have got her to calm down.
Kristine
Last year when I saw the trailer for Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins, I wasn't expecting much, I'm not a fan by any means with Martin Lawrence. When I looked at the rating here on IMDb at the time of it's theatrical release, it was low, I wasn't sure if that's because people just had low expectations or if it really was that bad of a movie. So I decided to wait for the rental. Well I watched it the other day and honestly Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins is not as bad as I was expecting, I laughed more than a few times. I think the problem with it is that we have all seen this film before. The script is also semi-insulting with the stereotypes, so I can understand why a lot of people hate this movie, but I think everyone just needs to let go with this film while watching it. The story is typical but you have to admit there are some good laughs in it.Roscoe Jenkins is a very successful man, he's a host of a new talk show and author of a self help book, everyone loves him pretty much, including his Survivor wanna be star fiancée, Bianca. But when his son wants to go to his family's big BBQ reunion down in Atlanta, Roscoe decides that it's time for them to meet his new fiancée and life. But what Bianca is not expecting is his crazy family that will just drive them crazy. But Roscoe sees an old crush with his "brother like" enemy, Clyde, flames spark up again, questioning what Roscoe's true roots are.While Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins is typical, has some interesting cast members, and can be a bit insulting, I still feel like this movie really didn't mean to hurt anyone, just to have fun and deliver a few laughs. Like I said, just this movie has been done before so many times with the crazy family and you can predict what will happen at the end, but still, I enjoyed this movie and thought it was fun at best. Just the only thing I didn't get was how the whole family picked on him about his success, I mean, I'd get into his good graces to share some that fun money he must be rolling around in, lol. But I would recommend this movie, just you have to be open to it and just have fun, I guarantee you'll get a few good laughs.5/10
robertallenandersonjr
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins was extremely funny. It was also sad at some parts in it, and can bring tears to your eyes. Some of the characters in it were very annoying and others just got you very mad. One thing they could have done better was made Roscoe Jenkins pay more attention to his son. The acting was excellent as well between all the characters. They all also got a pretty well amount of time each on the screen. The story didn't have to much to it and could have been done a lot better. For the most part all the characters they chose though did an amazing job and were all very funny. I would definitely see this movie over and over again with having to pay 7 or 8 dollars to see it. I recommend this movie to anyone who likes comedy movies you will not be disappointed. The message toward this movie was also excellent about just having fun and not always about winning, and also choosing your kid over a stupid game. All and all this was a great movie and will probably be the best comedy of the year.
AD
