A lackluster variation on the
National Lampoon vacation formula,
video director Christopher Erskin's first feature is more likely to have viewers whining "Are we there yet?" than sitting back to enjoy the ride. California-based insurance salesman Nate Johnson (Cedric the Entertainer) just wants to take a relaxing cross-country trip with his wife and three kids, culminating at the annual Missouri reunion of Johnsons from all across the country. There, Nate hopes to win the coveted Family of the Year trophy away from his competitive brother, Mack (Steve Harvey), and Mack's apparently perfect clan. But that's easier said than done: For one thing, Nate and his w...
Released:
2004
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
96 mins