Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

About Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee and distributed by Universal Pictures. In the movie, a successful talk-show host leaves Los Angeles to reunite with his family in the Deep South. The plot undertakes a comedic turn when Roscoe Jenkins (Martin Lawrence), a celebrated self-help guru, returns home to celebrate his parents' 50th wedding anniversary and compete with his brother for the love of a woman.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Scott Stuber and Mary Parent, in collaboration with Malcolm D. Lee. It was formally released in the United States on February 8, 2008. The shooting locations include Shreveport, Louisiana, which stood in for the quintessential southern town.

Actors

• Martin Lawrence plays Roscoe Jenkins, a successful talk-show host who struggles with his family dynamics. Lawrence managed to keep the audience engaged with his comic timing and expressive narration.
• James Earl Jones as Papa Jenkins, Roscoe's father. Jones added depth to the character with his stellar performance.
• Mo'Nique portrayed Betty, Roscoe's outspoke sister. Her witty performance brings humor to her role.
• Nicole Ari Parker plays Lucinda, the love interest of Roscoe and his brother. Her character illuminates the movie's romantic aspect.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film marks a reunion for Martin Lawrence and Michael Clarke Duncan as they both starred in the 2001 movie "See Spot Run".
• The son of James Earl Jones' character in the movie is named 'Otis', which is the same as his character's name in the Superman movies.

Quotes

• "Look, you come back home, people gonna take you back to that place that made you wanna leave home in the first place" - Roscoe Jenkins
• "Sometimes it takes a lifetime to make a lifetime change" - Roscoe Jenkins

Music, Soundtrack

• "Roscoe's Theme" - Composed by David Newman.
• "Primitive" - Performed by Richard Vission feat. Luciana.
• "Car Wash" - Performed by Christina Aguilera feat. Missy Elliott, serving as a comedic backdrop in the film.

Note: This movie didn't win any major awards.