Review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) by D D — 14 Aug 2008

Your standard Martin Lawnrence movie, but this one is funny.

This review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) was written by D D on 14 Aug 2008.

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins has generally received mixed reviews.

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Although ultimately flawed, this movie has its heart in the right place and is certainly worth the rental if you're a fan of family comedies…

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By Jenna G (1,046) on 01 Mar 2011

Pretty great cast, but it's wasted in this lame, cheap comedy.. ..MoNique & Mike Epps killed it though…

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By Danny R (594) on 30 Jul 2016

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