Are We There Yet? (HBO)

Troublesome kids-test bachelor's patience on a road trip.

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About Are We There Yet? (HBO)

Released: 2005

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Rating: PG

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Cast
Ice Cube, Nia Long, Aleisha Allen, Philip Bolden

About Are We There Yet? (HBO)

The 2005 movie "Are We There Yet?” is a family comedy directed by Brian Levant and produced by Revolution Studios. The plot revolves around a man named Nick, a smooth operator who is attempting to land a date with his attractive divorcee, Suzanne. While Suzanne is stuck in Vancouver for the holidays, Nick offers to bring her kids to her from Portland, Oregon. However, the journey is filled with many mishaps, leading to comical situations.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Revolution Studios and distributed by Columbia Pictures. With a budget of $32 million, many of the filming was done in Vancouver and Portland, capturing the scenic beauty of these locations. The director, Brian Levant, is renowned for his work in the family comedy genre, and his style is evident in this film.

Actors

  • Ice Cube as Nick Persons: Ice Cube plays the character of Nick, a playboy bachelor who steps out of his comfort zone to please Suzanne by bringing her kids to Vancouver. His portrayal of Nick is both comical and heartwarming.
  • Nia Long as Suzanne Kingston: Long convincingly plays Suzanne, a young, attractive and independent divorcee with two mischievous kids. She is unaware of the chaos ensuing in the road trip undertaken by Nick and her kids.
  • Aleisha Allen as Lindsey Kingston: Playing the older of Suzanne’s two kids, Allen's character Lindsey, is intelligent, witty and full of plans to ditch Nick in order to prevent him from wooing her mother.
  • Philip Daniel Bolden as Kevin Kingston: Bolden plays Kevin, Lindsey’s younger brother. He is innocent yet cheeky, and teams up with his sister to create all sorts of trouble for Nick.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The exterior shots of Suzanne's work were actually filmed at the headquarters of the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).
  • Ray Romano is referenced in the movie which is an obvious nod to director Brian Levant's previous work on "Everybody Loves Raymond".
  • Ice Cube is renowned for his tough-guy roles, but in this movie, he presents a softer side which is unusual for him.

Quotes

  • "I can't believe I'm putting my life in the hands of a 12-year-old" - Nick Persons (Ice Cube)
  • "We're not trying to be your father, we're hoping you'll be our friend" - Nick Persons (Ice Cube)
  • "Mom's lonely. She needs a man. And you need a woman. We can make this work" - Denise (Aleisha Allen)

Music, Soundtrack

  • "Are We There Yet?" - Performed by Lisa Kimmey
  • "The Hampster Dance Song" - Performed by The Boomtrix Show
  • "Without You" - Performed by Van Halen
As per records, no notable awards were won by the movie "Are We There Yet?”. However, it was well received by audiences for its humor and entertaining storyline.
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