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Release Date:
Feb 8, 2008 (Wide)

Produced By:
Scott Stuber, Mary Parent, Charles Castaldi

Directed By:
Malcolm D. Lee

Cast:
Martin Lawrence, Margaret Avery, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Cedric the Entertainer, James Earl Jones

Genres:
Comedy

Studio:
Universal Pictures

Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution

Box Office:
$16,207,730

Official Website:
http://www.roscoejenkins.com/

Synopsis:

Talk-show sensation RJ Stevens 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.

Strengths

•    a really funny and entertaining story
•    remarkable performances
•    Martin Lawrence as as Roscoe Jenkins is simply superb
•    a genuine attempt to make people laugh
•    even the vulgar elements are presented in a way that it fits into the bill as a light-hearted family entertainer
•    a great family entertainer
•    the director has skilfully managed to draw out the best out of the actors

Flaws

•    Its hard to highlight any negative aspect of the movie so far!