SYNOPSIS:
Leading an all-star comedy cast, Martin Lawrence is
talk-show sensation RJ Stevens, who left behind his modest
Southern upbringing and family name to transform into a
self-help guru dispensing his “Team of Me” philosophy to
millions of adoring fans. With a reality-TV-star fiancée and
money to burn, there’s no piece of the Hollywood dream RJ
hasn’t achieved. After his parents request that he come home
for their 50th wedding anniversary, the TV host packs up his
10-year-old son and diva bride-to-be and heads back to
Georgia. It’s a chance to prove to his family that he’s no
longer the awkward kid they relentlessly picked on. At
least, that’s the plan…But when his crazy, lovable family
calls him on his big-city attitude and challenges him at
every turn, RJ is forced to take a hard look at the man he’s
become. He may be a superstar in L.A., but he’s just one of
the guys in Dry Springs as folks say Welcome Home Roscoe
Jenkins.
REVIEW: Welcome Home
Roscoe Jenkins is the latest film from
writer/director/executive producer Malcolm D. Lee, who made
a name for himself back in 1999 with the sleeper film "The
Best Man". Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins was released
theatrically on February 11 2008 and managed to collect
around $42 million dollars at the box office. Numbers that
seem to be enough to cover the production cost of around
$25 million. The film has a stellar cast lead by comedian Martin
Lawrence. Welcome Home Roscoe is set to be released in two
separate versions full-screen and widescreen on June 17, 2008
by Universal Home Entertainment.
When I first saw the trailer for this film, I perceived a movie
with all the ingredients to be a big comedy hit; funny
clips, outstanding cast and a good director. Unfortunately,
for me I did not have the opportunity to see this film in
the theaters, so I added this title to my DVD list of movies
to watch. Finally this past weekend I had the opportunity to
see it. After watching the film, I must say that I was a
little disappointed with the movie. I was expecting more
from this script. This film is one of those films where the
script is not as good as the cast. You would think that a
film including Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike
Epps, Mo'Nique, Cedric the Entertainer and James Earl Jones
would be a must see movie. Unfortunately, that is not the case with
this movie. I'm not going to kill the feature, however I was
expecting more.
I was able to get a couple of
laughs out of this picture but nothing more. Basically the
cast gets all the credit for keeping this film interesting.
This DVD will find its audience, there is not doubt about it.
And
that will be good news for Universal Home Entertainment.
Where this DVD gets its value
is with special features. It is loaded with over 45 minutes
of outtakes and deleted scenes. It also includes a
featurette called
"Going Home - Real Stories of the Cast" that fans of Martin
Lawrence would love.
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VIDEO:
Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
AUDIO:
Dolby Surround
5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 5.1 - French
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Alternate Opening. (3:10)
Deleted/Extended Scenes (22:10)
Outtakes (18:03)
Bringing The Family Together: An inside look at the making
of the film featuring interviews with writer/director Malcolm D. Lee, producers Scott Stuber and Charlie Castaldi,
and cast members Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke
Duncan, Mo’Nique, Mike Epps and Cedric the Entertainer.
(12:19)
On Location - Getting Down and Dirty: A closer look at the
making of the obstacle course sequence. (7:03)
Going Home - Real Stories of the Cast: Cast members
including Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke Duncan,
James Earl Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Joy Bryant, Mike
Epps and Mo’Nique reflect on what it was like for them to
return home after becoming famous. (5:39)
Joe “We’re Family” Music Video (4:11)
Feature Commentary With Director Malcolm D. Lee
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