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Are We There Yet? (2005)

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Reviews Counted:113

Fresh:13

Rotten:100

Average Rating:3.3/10

Consensus: This supposed family comedy staring the usually blameless Ice Cube and Nia Long has provoked most critics to write, “Is it over yet?”

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for language and rude humor

Runtime: 3 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:17-02-2005

Synopsis: Ice Cube stars in this highly entertaining family comedy as Nick Persons, a thirtysomething player with a new Lincoln Navigator, who checks out every fine lady that passes by the window of the... Ice Cube stars in this highly entertaining family comedy as Nick Persons, a thirtysomething player with a new Lincoln Navigator, who checks out every fine lady that passes by the window of the sports collectibles store where he works with pal Marty (Jay Mohr). Decked out in all the latest bling, Nick confidently approaches his latest attraction, Suzanne, only to learn that she is a recent divorcee with two kids. Little does he know, Suzanne's children are no ordinary kids. Lindsey and Kevin (Aleisha Allen and Philip Bolden) go to extremes to keep their mom single. Putting his dislike for children on the back burner, Nick decides to pursue Suzanne anyway. He soon realizes though, that the only way to a single mother's heart is through her children. So when Suzanne needs a babysitter to transport her kids from Portland to Vancouver, Nick jumps at the chance. Getting way more than he bargained for, Nick must survive 24 hours with two kids bent on destroying him, not to mention missed flights, missed trains, run-ins with wildlife and crazed truckers, and severe car trouble. Nick challenges himself to survive the journey better than his SUV, and learns that while trying to prove himself to Suzanne, he also impresses himself. Demonstrating his softer side, rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube (FRIDAY, BARBERSHOP) shows a flair for slapstick humor in this pleasing family picture. While humorous moments abound, ARE WE THERE YET? also tackles some serious issues. Director Brian Levant (SNOW DOGS, JINGLE ALL THE WAY) adds to his resume another fun-filled film that will have the whole family laughing. [More]

Starring: Nia Long, Ice Cube, Philip Daniel Bolden, Aleisha Allen

Starring: Nia Long, Ice Cube, Philip Daniel Bolden, Aleisha Allen, Jay Mohr, Tracy Morgan, M.C. Gainey, Nichelle Nichols

Director: Brian Levant

Director: Brian Levant
Screenwriter: Claudia Grazioso, Steven Gary Banks
Producer: Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez, Dan Kolsrud
Composer: David Newman
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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That we're supposed to find any of these characters appealing is just one of the mysteries posed by this so-called 'family' comedy.

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02/22/05
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The problem is that, if anything, [Ice Cube] is too likeable - he's never allowed to really get angry with the kids, which severely hampers the comic potential of the premise.

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02/19/05
Matthew Turner
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01/20/05
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This is a detour to avoid.

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01/21/05
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01/17/06
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Ice Cube is an essentially soft-screen presence despite the assumed belligerence of his shtick. His knotted scowl hides a mushy middle of basic human decency.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
01/21/05
Amy Biancolli
Amy Biancolli
Houston Chronicle

Mean-spirited "family" comedy with inane script and lack of decent performances.**

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01/31/05
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

[Ice Cube is] more convincing in a babershop than in a beautiful woman's bed.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Mercury | comment Comment
01/20/05
Anthony Del Valle
Anthony Del Valle
Las Vegas Mercury

The worst part is, it aggressively positions itself as a harmless, family-friendly movie.

Full Review Source: Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) | comment Comment
01/21/05
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

It's never too early to start that 'Worst of 2005' list, and Are We There Yet? is already a worthy contender.

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06/15/05
Bill Clark
Bill Clark
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If your requirements for good comedy begin and end with a swift kick to the groin, Are We There Yet? is the movie for you.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
01/20/05
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

It’s an energetic, broad and indefatigable movie. But in the end, it isn’t really all that good.

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01/20/05
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Now Playing Magazine

Are We There Yet? is an appalling experience that no adult (or kid for that matter) should be subjected to. On the plus side, it makes for great birth control.

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01/20/05
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
FilmJerk.com

Cube is a human teddy bear. His charm is about the only thing that carries the movie, 96 manic minutes of two obnoxious children holding hostage their caretaker.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
01/20/05
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer

All the Stuckey Pecan Logs in the world couldn't make this road trip worth it.

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01/24/05
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

The kids are so horrendous in road romp Are We There Yet? that Ice Cube turns out to be the adorable one.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
01/20/05
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
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