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Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
2008 114 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.3
Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
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Description
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!
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$42.44M
Worldwide:
$43.65M
Starring
Martin Lawrence
Actor
Louis C.K.
Actor
James Earl Jones
Actor
Key opinion
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is a formulaic family comedy that relies heavily on its established star power to drive the narrative. While fans of Martin Lawrence may find enjoyment in the lighthearted moments, the film is largely hindered by a thin, predictable script and an overlong runtime.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a simplistic, predictable structure that fails to provide much narrative depth. | |
| Runtime | The film suffers from an inflated runtime that could have been improved by trimming unnecessary comedic subplots. | |
| Acting | Martin Lawrence delivers a performance that feels functional for his established fanbase but lacks innovation or significant energy. | |
| Humor | The humor is received inconsistently; some viewers find it genuinely funny and entertaining, while others find the jokes sparse and unengaging. |