Review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) by Zach D — 02 Aug 2011

People dont like it because it has a point.

This review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) was written by Zach D on 02 Aug 2011.

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 14 Apr 2013

Totalmente previsivel, mas divertido. Bom filme para a familia…

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Although the big comic setups in Lee's script feel a bit forced--the director continually sets up moments of rapid-fire, barb-filled interplay…

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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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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 Angela C (334) on 13 Jul 2012

Pretty funny movie....I love Mo'Nique in this movie..very funny. :-)…

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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 Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 25 Jun 2014

Turns out to be formulaic and broad but also skillfully paced and big-hearted, with a sharp cast of comics that makes the most of a sunny script…

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By Rick D (302) on 03 Jan 2013

THIS MOVIE WAS AWESOME, I LOVE MARTIN. THE CAST WAS GREAT, EVERYONE DID A GOOD JOB…

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By Alex K (2,253) on 13 Jun 2013

African-American Film Director Spike Lee Is My Ninth Favorite Film Director Of All Time…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 30 Jan 2015

It's not that you can't go home again…

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