Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Written and directed by Malcolm Lee (The Best Man and Undercover ...

The much-abused hero of this family-reunion comedy shares his first name with a Los Angeles restaurant chain best known for its chicken 'n' waffles -- a delicious if artery-clogging combo. The ...

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (PG) Universal (114 min.) Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Stars Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Joy Bryant, James Earl Jones, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique. Opens Friday at ...

No matter how high you rise, you can't escape your roots, according to the amiable and frequently hilarious comedy "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins." Martin Lawrence is Roscoe Jenkins, a Dr. Phil-style ...

"Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" is the latest from comedian Martin Lawrence. When Roscoe (Martin Lawrence), a successful Jerry Springer-like TV talk-show host, is invited to attend the 50th anniversary ...

When it comes to connecting with audiences, Martin Lawrence knows it ain't about the plot. Five minutes into "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins," you know that's the truth. What really counts -- at least, ...

(AP) - No one dons a "Big Momma's House" fat suit in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins," yet the Martin Lawrence family reunion comedy is just as awash in silly caricatures as his earlier Deep South ...

>Welcome Home Roscoe JenkinsGrade: B-Director: Malcolm D. LeeCast: Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Joy ...

Virtually everyone's a cartoon figure here, from Lawrence's flashy TV talk show host to Cedric the Entertainer's win-at-any-cost player to Joy Bryant's fake celebrity of "Survivor" lineage. The comedy ...

Out this week is a comedy comeback for Martin Lawrence … Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Lawrence is usually hit or miss when it comes to comedy..this one he take out of the park. He does have some help ...

Uneven, tasteless and just not all that funny, “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” is another non-stellar vehicle for Martin Lawrence. Lawrence is an enigma to me. He’s truly talented, a raunchy, hilarious ...

Martin Lawrence plays the title hero of this slapstick farce, the black sheep of a Georgia-based family who’s worked his way up to become a sort of male Oprah Winfrey on TV. Accompanied by his ...