Homam

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2008


MOVIE IS african impressive comedic uninspired amiable
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Positive Reviews 14
Negative reviews 29
Average Rating 2.3/5
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2.0
The result may not smell nearly as bad as a skunk, but it does give off the distinct whiff of underachievement. EW
2.0
With so many talented actors, its a shame that the movies script has so many stereotypes. Common Sense Media
3.1
Its not half bad, largely because it places an absolute premium on brash, bawdy humor.
3.5
(Daniel Hertzberg for The Post) The on screen banners known as chyrons were once flat, artless labels that were about as exciting as an airport arriva ..
2.5
In other words, Jenkins suffers from an epic and disappointing case of schizophrenia; its capable at times of real subtlety and warmth and humanity bu ..
3.0
Lee softens the blow with a sweet group hug ending, but Roscoe Jenkins is a comedy, and a pretty decent one at that. E Film Critic
2.5
The message stay true to your roots is solid, and Lee gives his outstanding comic cast some sharp one liners, but he undermines the effort with crass .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Though hes hoping for a heros welcome, nobody much cares that hes a big star. Ny Daily News
2.0
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Roscoe should have gone home again. Unfortunately, whats equally apparent is that you shouldnt go with him. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
1.3
Writer director Malcolm D. Lee wraps a soft and gooey message in a thick crust of crass slapstick, from gags about canine sex to saintly Mama Jenkins .. Tv Guide
1.3
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) 1 Star (out of 4) Tweet Barbecued By Jeffrey M. Anderson Martin Lawrence stars as the successful host of a sleazy t .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.9
For a movie shot primarily in Louisiana, Roscoe relies on some tired cliches of the South. Usa Today
2.0
A rancid, unfunny disaster full of embarrassing performances and shamefully simple minded comic notions. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
Possible signs of the apocalypse: a rain of fire, return of the Messiah, my enjoy ing a Martin Lawrence comedy. New York Post
3.0
Lee may opt for easy gags, but the films moral and its ultimately uplifting view of family pride make up for its weak points. Film Journal International ..
1.0
As if this isnt enough, the film tosses in at least four gags predicated on the hilarity of a Pomeranian having sex with a Labrador retriever.One dogg .. Mountain X
1.5
Instead I endured until Martin Lawrence got skunked in the face that should have made me happy, and yet I felt dirty all over, and had to escape.
1.9
(out of 4) Starring Martin Lawrence, Joy Bryant, Monique, Nicole Ari Parker, Cedric the Entertainer, James Earl Jones.Written and directed by Malcolm .. Toronto Star
2.0
But do you really need mildly amusing comfort films like this to make you feel better about the non choices youve made.Shouldnt you at least demand th .. Movies
3.1
The film may not be innovative, but it mixes heart with a laudable sense of playfulness in just the right measure. The Movie Boy
3.1
Writer/director Malcolm D. Lee delivers a relatable comedy that drops viewers off in this family that just happens to be African American. Chicago Tribune
2.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.0
They are among the funniest scenes of an often tired comedy, but parents might not find them teen appropriate. Seattle Pi
1.9
Watching this picture is akin to two hours of being beaten over the head with a rubber chicken peppered with razor blades, and by the time it was over .. Movie Freak
2.8
Its okay for a handful chuckles, but ultimately its imminently forgettable.
4.5
The internecine clash depicted between coastal elites and down home folk goes beyond race to address universal themes about culture and family, so its .. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Nothing, not even the voice of Darth Vadar himself, can save this family comedy from a too silly script. E Online
2.0
if this film doesnt kill your taste for Martin Lawrence, youll get him again next month when he stars in the sure to be dreadful College Road Trip Film School Rejects
1.5
Its impressive, actually, that Lawrence lets this films supporting players steal so much of his show as movie stars go, he must be a pretty secure guy .. La Weekly
2.0
No matter how high you rise, you cant escape your roots, according to the amiable and frequently hilarious comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Cleve Land
4.0
But the crowning touch is a throwaway detail: The TVs knob is missing its button, and in its place is a pair of pliers clamped over the metal stem. Ny Times
1.3
Brace yourself for such lowbrow sight gags as shaving initials into pubic hair, sado masochistic sex and dogs mating. News Blaze
2.5
The two stare longingly for much of the film but never quite sell the chemistry. Big Picture Big Sound
3.1
While Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins isnt a brilliant film, it is an entertaining film with a surprising abundance of laughs that hit the mark and a stro ..
1.9
However, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins truly fails when Lee delivers a predictable and sappy ending, no matter how much you might agree with the sentime .. Waffle Movies
1.5
A few laughs and a lot of hyperbolic shtick make this a little better than formulaic before the standard issue resolution. Chicago Reader
2.0
There is a good movie to be found somewhere within its confines, but its most likely drowned in skunk emissions and dirty panties. From The Balcony
3.0
Each year, I happily endure much at the movies that most people are smart enough to avoid, and I am telling you that watching Lawrence here is a punis .. Film Blather
4.4
All actors were on there A game for comedy and had great performances, making for an enjoyable comedy. Entertainment Spectrum
1.5
Seriously, do you have to laugh at rib jokes Do you really All right, if thats what you want, dont worry. Hollywood will keep making these movies as l .. Can Mag
2.0
A large, talented cast is mostly wasted in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, one of those movies Hollywood cranks out to celebrate the down home charms of .. Detroit News
2.0
Uninspired sitcom about a man visiting home to a family that disrespected him as a youth. Compuserve
1.5
Were starting to think Martin Lawrences presence might not be a sign of quality. Metromix.com
1.0
If Lee had actually directed his performers ... Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins probably would have been a better movie. But frantic flailing isnt consist .. Cinematical
0.6
Perhaps the most distasteful part of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins comes in the finale, when, after all the muck, it tries to force a sappy, dishonest p .. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
2.5
Tolstoy didnt take it far enough: Not only are all happy families alike, all of Hollywoods sickly attempts to disrupt their happiness are merging into .. Sea Coast Online
3.8
Not surprisingly, they all deliver great performances that will have the audience thoroughly entertained and cracking up. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
2.0
... recycles so much material its a wonder the film stock didnt turn green during filming.
2.0
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is latest starring vehicle and yet another that drowns any comedic talents he once had with a clich plot and hollow charac ..



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