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Critics Consensus: Gold is a Fool's Paradise, Roscoe is Not Welcome
Also: Vince Vaughn hits bumps on his comedic road trip.
by Tim Ryan | February 07, 2008
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This week at the movies, we've got treasure hunters (Fool's Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson), awkward reunions (Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, starring Martin Lawrence and Mo'Nique), and a stand-up road trips (Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show). What do the critics have to say?

They say all that glitters ain't gold -- and critics say Fool's Gold gives off almost no shine whatsoever. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as a divorced couple who reunite to hunt for sunken treasure; danger and wacky antics ensue. The pundits say Fool's Gold is aptly titled, with a ludicrous plot, non-existent chemistry between the leads, wildly inconsistent tonal shifts, and a sense of "been there, done that" throughout. At seven percent on the Tomatometer, Fool's Gold is the cinematic equivalent of pyrite -- or perhaps pumice. And it's definitely a step down from the stars' previous collaboration, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, at 42 percent. (Check out RT's examination of notable treasure hunt movies here.)


"The Allman Brothers are playing in Providence this week, Philly next week, D.C. the week after that.."

As Morrissey once said, we hate it when our friends become successful. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is about a successful guy who's hated by his family -- and though critics say it has its moments, it doesn't totally cohere. Martin Lawrence stars as the titular character, an obnoxious self-help guru who returns home for his parents' golden anniversary -- and finds that his family is eager to cut him down to size. The pundits say Roscoe Jenkins has its share of flaws, not least of which is an over-reliance on weather-beaten slapstick. But others note the movie features spirited work from a skilled supporting cast, and some surprising humanity beneath the crass jokes. At 50 percent on the Tomatomter, this one's getting a lukewarm Welcome.


"Yep. Your house has scurvy."

Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days and 30 Nights -- Hollywood to the Heartland has a title that makes Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood seem like a paragon of restraint. And critics say it's indicative of a documentary that doesn't quite know when to quit. The movie follows the amiable Vaughn and a group of up-and-coming comedians on a month-long, 6,000 mile tour across America. The pundits say when the film focuses on the stage show, it's a blast. However, they also say there are few too many diversions and backstage banter on this trip. At 52 percent on the Tomatometer, this one's a little too much West and not enough Wild.


"Did you ever know that you're my hero-o-o?"

Also opening this week in limited release:

  • The Band's Visit, a slice-of-life comedy about a band from Egypt that gets lost in Israel, is Certified Fresh at 100 percent.

  • A Walk to Beautiful, about a group of Ethiopian women who have suffered childbirth injuries and social ostracizing, is at 100 percent.

  • The dark Brit crime flick London to Brighton, about a pair of young women on the run from some sleazy underworld figures, is at 75 percent.

  • The dramedy In Bruges, about a pair of hit men decamping in Belgium after a botched job, starring Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes, is at 66 percent.

  • The Hottie and the Nottie, starring the incomparable Paris Hilton as a woman who demands that a suitor find a date for her unattractive friend before he can date her, is at nine percent.

  • And the indie caper drama How to Rob a Bank, starring Nick Stahl and Erika Christiensen, is at zero percent.


"Paris Hilton was saluditorian?"

Finally, it's time for props distribution: livewire24 and BladeoftheImmortal came the closest to guessing The Eye's 19 percent Tomatometer, and bluestar2000 came the closest to guessing Strange Wilderness' zero percent Tomatometer.

Recent Kate Hudson Movies:
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22% -- You Me and Dupree (2006)
39% -- The Skeleton Key (2005)
22% -- Raising Helen (2004)
42% -- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
11% -- Alex and Emma (2003)

Recent Martin Lawrence Movies:
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15% -- Wild Hogs (2007)
5% -- Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
48% -- Open Season (2006)
13% -- Rebound (2005)
13% -- National Security (2003)


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danielfrohlich writes:
on Feb 07 2008 05:03 PM

Kate Hudson needs to step her game up. She could have much better roles than this.

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kenny356 writes:
on Feb 07 2008 06:49 PM

I'm surprised Roscoe Jenkins actually is at 50%, that is alot higher than I thought it would be, but the only movie I'm excited about this weekend is "In Bruge"

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TDeWolfe writes:
on Feb 07 2008 07:31 PM

Meh, my theatre's finally getting Atonement so I'm goin to that


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kansasfolk writes:
on Feb 08 2008 06:20 AM

what is with McConaughey doing all these lame duck movies??? Is it that he's hasn't found the right movie or he needs to quit his day job......

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Basilides in Alexandria writes:
on Feb 08 2008 03:53 PM

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McConatghey keeps doing these lame duck movies because he wants to take his shirt off and behave like he's 19 years old, but he's like 40... It's just lame.

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Feb 10 2008 12:09 AM

Honestly Matt you giving pot smokers a bad name with your Jessica

alba level of bad acting, jeez remember when you had a respectable career?

well, stay home with your bong until you do, M'kay;) and i too am startled

how many critics are supporting his new movie... it looks like the same ol'

tyler perry crap of late but hey maybe critics have given up on judging what

good comedies look like. Still, i am hoping big time for that movie Jumper

to be well recieved, has plenty of potential.


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Bloody Mathias writes:
on Feb 10 2008 09:37 AM

Matthew McConaughey is the anthesis of Christian Bale.

A guy who coasts through his career by phoning it in and taking off his shirt. He's not an actor, just a movie star that hasn't paid his dues and doesn't seem to care.


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