Are We There Yet?

Directed by
Brian Levant

Writing credits
Steven Gary Banks (story) &
Claudia Grazioso (story) ...

Genre: Comedy / Family

Tagline: 24 hours. 350 miles. His girlfriend's kids. What could possibly go wrong?

Plot Summary: 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.

User Comments: Not an award winner...but very entertaining.

User Rating: 3.7/10 (1,501 votes)

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Ice Cube	....	Nick Persons
	Nia Long	....	Suzanne Kingston
	Aleisha Allen	....	Lindsey Kingston
	Philip Bolden	....	Kevin Kingston (as Philip Daniel Bolden)
	Jay Mohr	....	Marty
	M.C. Gainey	....	Big Al
	Tracy Morgan	....	Satchel Paige (voice)
	Nichelle Nichols	....	Miss Mable
	Henry Simmons	....	Carl
	Ray Galletti	....	Car Dealer
	Viv Leacock	....	Nick's Pal on the Street
	Casey Dubois	....	Shoplifter
	J.B. McEown	....	Shoplifter
	Kenyan Lewis	....	Basketball Player
	Daniel Cudmore	....	Basketball Player

MPAA: Rated PG for language and rude humor.
Runtime: 95 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS
Certification: Australia:PG / Germany:6 / Ireland:PG / Singapore:PG / Sweden:Btl / UK:PG / USA:PG (certificate #40131)

Trivia: Actor Ice Cube stated on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" that this film was originally intended as an 'Adam Sandler' vehicle.

Goofs: Continuity: When the Navigator drives off of the cliff and crashes one the the car spinners goes flying off. The spinners on Nick's SUV are inside the rim and the entire wheel would have had to come off preventing Nick form being able to drive into town which he does on the next scene.

User Comments: Not an award winner...but very entertaining., 28 January 2005
Author: jeffdelisa from United States

This may not be an Academy Award winning movie, but it was entertaining the whole way through. It was light hearted, funny (with some slap-stick and occasional rude humor) and moving at times. I thought it was cleaver how Nick's conscience was portrayed through a Satchel Paige bobble-head. This movie appealed to all ages. There were some surprise guest appearances, namely Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura from Star Trek) and Tracy Morgan as the voice of Satchel Paige. This movie was similar in style to Christmas With The Kranks only this one was actually funny and you care about the characters. If you are looking to be entertained and fun for the whole family ...then this movie is for you.

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