About Are We Done Yet? (HBO)

"Are We Done Yet?" is a family comedy movie that premiered on HBO in 2007. The film, directed by Steve Carr, is a sequel to the 2005 movie "Are We There Yet?" It's a loose remake of the 1948 comedy film "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House". The plot focuses on a newly blended family who encounters a series of comedic challenges while renovating their dream house.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Revolution Studios and Cube Vision, and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Filming took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, providing a visually striking backdrop for the family's adventures. The director, Steve Carr, manages to blend elements of comedy and family drama, visually leading the viewer through the escalating chaos of the family's home renovation project.

Actors

• Ice Cube plays Nick Persons, the well-intentioned but often misguided stepfather who purchases a fixer-upper home for his new family. His comedic timing shines in portraying the determined but beleaguered father figure.
• Nia Long as Suzanne Persons, brings warmth and depth to her role as the supportive, solution-oriented wife and mother.
• Aleisha Allen and Philip Bolden return from the first movie as Lindsey and Kevin Persons, the kids providing plenty of mischief and challenges for their parents.
• John C. McGinley delivered a scene-stealing performance as Chuck Mitchell Jr., the eccentric contractor/inspector who simultaneously helps and hinders the Persons family's home improvement efforts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a remake of the classic film "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" from 1948.
• "Are We Done Yet?" is a sequel to the film "Are We There Yet?" and many of the original cast returned for the second movie.
• John C. McGinley played a dual role in the film as both the home inspector and the contractor.

Quotes

• "I can fix that." - Nick Persons
• "We have wildlife." - Chuck Mitchell Jr.
• "Are we done yet?" - Kevin Persons

Music and Soundtrack

• The movie features a variety of music, including pop, hip-hop, and classic tracks, effectively setting the tone for each scene.
• Rapper and actor Ice Cube, who plays Nick, also contributed to the movie's soundtrack.

Please note that "Are We Done Yet?" did not receive any notable award nominations. Nonetheless, it's a light-hearted, family-friendly movie that offers plenty of laughs.