Review of Johnson Family Vacation (2004) by Jason T — 27 Aug 2008
Cedric the Entertainer (Barbershop, Intolerable Cruelty) lends his stubborn, skeptical charm to Johnson Family Vacation. Though separated from his wife (Vanessa Williams, Soul Food, Shaft), Nate Johnson (Cedric) pulls his family together so that they can compete for an award at the Johnson family reunion. Of course, the road trip from California to Missouri--featuring a sexy but crazy hitchhiker, motel high jinks, and an afternoon in jail--threatens to split up the family permanently.
If there's one thing I don't understand...its why can't a stand-up comedian find a role that showcases their humor? Johnson Family Vacation is another example of that.
Cedric the Entertainer has not had a bona-fide hit in several years, despite, the fact this movie was a sleeper hit of 2004. It lacks both humor and substance.
Thumbs down!
This review of Johnson Family Vacation (2004) was written by Jason T on 27 Aug 2008.
Johnson Family Vacation has generally received mixed reviews.
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