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R.J. Stevens (aka Roscoe Steven Jenkins), a Hollywood self-help sensation whose fame has netted him a reality television star fiancee while simultaneously alienating his young son. Having been away from his family for nine years, prodigal son R.J. returns to Georgia to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of his parents.

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ProducerMary Parent, Scott Stuber, Charles Castaldi

EAN5050582556018

eBay Product ID (ePID)65701434

Product Key Features

ActorNicole Ari Parker, Joy Bryant, Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, Mo'nique, Margaret Avery, Louis C. K., Michael Clarke Duncan, James Earl Jones, Cedric the Entertainer

Film/TV TitleWelcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

DirectorMalcolm D. Lee

LanguageEnglish

Subtitle LanguageArabic\Danish\Dutch\Finnish\German\Norwegian\Swedish\Turkish

Run Time110 Mins

Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen

FormatDVD

Release Year2008

FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, With Subtitles

GenreGeneral, Comedy

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate12A/12

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Hearing ImpairedEnglish

ComposerDavid Newman

ReviewsThe Guardian - ...really quite funny

Additional InformationActor-comedian Martin Lawrence (BAD BOYS, BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE) aims for the heartstrings and funny bones in WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS, a raucous helping of family soul food. Lawrence plays R.J. Stevens (in truth, Roscoe Steven Jenkins), a Hollywood self-help sensation whose fame has netted him a reality television star fiancΘe (Joy Bryant) while simultaneously alienating his young son. Having been away from his family for nine years, prodigal son R.J. returns to Georgia to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of his parents (James Earl Jones and Margaret Avery). Upon his arrival, R.J. is given a rude awakening by his none-too-impressed siblings (Mike Epps, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Mo'Nique). R.J. must also contend with his ultra-competitive cousin Clyde (Cedric the Entertainer), the family's presumptive 'goden boy' and a long-time rival who stole the affections of R.J.'s childhood sweetheart, Lucinda (Nicole Ari Parker).<BR>As the celebration weekend rolls on, R.J.'s craving for his father's respect and an inflated sense of self threaten family harmony and his opportunity to reconnect with Lucinda, and--worst of all--his relationship with his own son. Lawrence makes Roscoe a genuinely sympathetic foil to the comedic antics of Mo'Nique and Epps, both of whom are given room to riff by director Malcom D. Lee (UNDERCOVER BROTHER, ROLL BOUNCE). Frequently bawdy but thoroughly entertaining, WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS is also a warmhearted reminder that you are where you come from, and that when searching for yourself no one can put you straight better than a loving family.

ScreenwriterMalcolm D. Lee

Dubbing LanguagesGerman

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

Movie/TV TitleWelcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Director of PhotographyGreg Gardiner

Consumer AdviceContains one use of strong language and moderate sex and sex references