I’ve had my fill of Martin Lawrence this year. The good news for me is that I’ve already gotten his movies out of the way in theaters, so I don’t really have to give their DVD releases a second thought other than to report about them here. Ready or not, they’re coming home, with Lawrence’s first 2008 release, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins heading into stores on June 17th.
Even though this really isn’t a movie you want to welcome home, I do have to admit the DVD is coming with a fair amount of extras, including 45 minutes of deleted footage and an alternate opening. Heck, that’s almost another Lawrence film included in with this one.
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins stars Lawrence as a high profile celebrity who returns to his small town roots for his parents’ 50th Anniversary, leading to a ton of culture shock as Jenkins attempts to transcend his status as the awkward, picked on child.
Check out the bonus materials and cover art below:
- BONUS FEATURES:
- Almost 45 Minutes of Outtakes and Deleted/Extended Scenes - Includes an alternate opening.
- Bringing the Family Together: An inside look at the making of the film featuring interviews with writer/director Malcolm D. Lee, producers Scott Stuber and Charlie Castaldi, and cast members Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mo’Nique, Mike Epps and Cedric the Entertainer.
- On Location – Getting Down and Dirty: A closer look at the making of the obstacle course sequence.
- Going Home – Real Stories of the Cast: Cast members including Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Earl Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Joy Bryant, Mike Epps and Mo’Nique reflect on what it was like for them to return home after becoming famous.
- Joe “We’re Family” Music Video
- Feature Commentary with Director Malcolm D. Lee
