Review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) by ?Public Enemy? — 05 Jul 2008

A bad excuse for a comedy. Started with potential and went sharply downhill.

This review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) was written by ?Public Enemy? on 05 Jul 2008.

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jordan R (884) on 02 Dec 2012

It was pretty funny. I give most of the credit to Mike Epps. He kinda made the movie. Good moral lesson…

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By Hani H (345) on 11 May 2011

A great comedy. Tons of laughs and graphic language made this fun to watch. Also the cast was ideal as well…

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By Julie Washington (75) for Cleveland Plain Dealer (828) on 16 Aug 2017

Although Roscoe Jenkins doesn't pretend to break new ground, it makes its honor your past tale fresh and funny…

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By Noname (709) on 16 Aug 2014

(First and only viewing - In my early twenties)…

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By Zach D (121) on 02 Aug 2011

People dont like it because it has a point…

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By Meaghan B (23) on 09 Dec 2011

Mo'Nique and Mike Epps deliver the funniest parts in this Martin Lawrence take on Meet the Parents…

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By Oona M (1) on 09 Jan 2017

I think the movie was good coming from a huge black family I could relate to these things…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 03 Apr 2012

For the first time in awhile I can say Martin Lawrence was pretty funny in a movie…

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By Bruce R (149) on 13 Jun 2014

Loved Nicole Parker and Jones/Duncan's presence but still just too many stupid jokes…

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By Chase H (243) on 18 Aug 2010

Martin is my idol and this movie did not upset…

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