RV

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: April 28, 2006

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 90 Ratings

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FilipeNetoNov 15, 2018

Sometimes, comedies turn out to be real tragedies but, on other occasions, they can even exceed our expectations. "RV" was definitely better than I expected, although it wasn't a masterpiece. In fact, it wasn't made to be a masterpiece, justSometimes, comedies turn out to be real tragedies but, on other occasions, they can even exceed our expectations. "RV" was definitely better than I expected, although it wasn't a masterpiece. In fact, it wasn't made to be a masterpiece, just to have fun and provide good laughs. And that, let's face it, the film does perfectly.

The script is simple: a rich but workaholic dad, who spends little time with his family, will be forced for professional reasons on a road trip to Colorado. So, he decides to hide from the family the true purpose of the trip, in order to respond to their criticism about the lack of family time. But the idea strongly displeases everyone, because the initial plan was a luxurious trip to Hawaii, not a caravan trip to Nowhere. From here, anything can happen... In fact, the simple idea of a rich family making a hard road trip that could do, with all the luxury, by other means, is rather funny. Jokes are great and most of them were made with class and the script is effective enough to base everything else in a solid way. The most palpable problem here is that the overwhelming majority of jokes are too predictable.

About the cast, Robin Williams stands out clearly and dominates the film like a giant. He was a master of comedy and, sometimes, his expressiveness (not just his body or face, but especially his voice) was enough to make us laugh. "Jojo" Lavesque is clearly not an actress, nor does she want to be, but she seems willing to take chances in the movies when they arise. Her work wasn't brilliant, but she's able to fulfil what's necessary. Josh Hutcherson, on the other hand, seemed to me more promising, doing a good performance just like Cheryl Hines. Kristin Chenoweth and Jeff Daniels were excellent. In fact, this pair of actors was so capable of shining that it made a good counterpoint to Williams' inspired performance.

Despite being far from excellent, "RV" is a very enjoyable film and will certainly be a success if it's chosen for a family afternoon, on a rainy day, where it is best to stay at home, for example.… Expand

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urieaalAug 16, 2016

My job is not to critique films, food, or movies for a living. However I do like a good laugh and Love absolutely love a great many movies from my life time ( 1982 - current date) bill and ted... love it...city slickers..lightening jack,My job is not to critique films, food, or movies for a living. However I do like a good laugh and Love absolutely love a great many movies from my life time ( 1982 - current date) bill and ted... love it...city slickers..lightening jack, flight of the navigator, gooneys, ghost busters, the matrix, fight club, sto movies, stng movies, a christmas story, btf..

literally if you put micheal j fox or keanu reeves, billy crystal, robin willams, paul hogan, hulk hogan, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, steve martin, eddie murphy....

how can you not be entertained by even 1 of these individuals?

they are at least in my 34 current years of life funny, funny people... I mean honestly do i need to make a you tube compilation video with out takes of people shoving fireworks in there anus's and laughing hysteriacally after their friends are rushed to the hospital, Just to make something funny?

I'm not even from the radio show era and i utterly enjoy "when radio was" or old timey radio shows. I'm simply saying most people seem to stupid to "understand slap stick or witty "on the spot" types of humor." I love Mr. bean...(rowan atkinson, no I'm american not british) funnyest guy ever. A good fart joke just makes my day.

If you ca'nt find humor in the smallest things i feel bad for you. Your looking for the next best thing and it simply is never going to happen. You might find the occasional thing funny here and there.

My point though is this: Why read the funnys (comics) if they are not funny... (the problem is you)

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Tss5078Feb 22, 2013

Long before being cast in the leading role of the Hunger Games, Josh Hutcherson was still doing movies. One of his first major roles was as the white homie in RV. For those of you who say Robin Williams is done and that he doesn't make funnyLong before being cast in the leading role of the Hunger Games, Josh Hutcherson was still doing movies. One of his first major roles was as the white homie in RV. For those of you who say Robin Williams is done and that he doesn't make funny movies anymore, I guess you haven't seen RV. Unlike Williams previous hits, it's not raunchy and it won't tick off any particular group in America, but it's still a cute comedy, and Williams is as funny as ever. Williams proves in this film, that a good comedian is always funny, and that you don't necessarily need to be raunchy or obscene to be funny. RV was for the most part a family film, with way too many jokes about doody, but it was still good for killing a few hours with a few good laughs.… Expand

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Jboy2468Nov 22, 2011

Let me start off by saying that this movie made me laugh, but I didn't get anything out of it. It lacked a solid storyline and the characters were mediocre. But the actors themselves did a good job, and I enjoyed it at some points. If you'reLet me start off by saying that this movie made me laugh, but I didn't get anything out of it. It lacked a solid storyline and the characters were mediocre. But the actors themselves did a good job, and I enjoyed it at some points. If you're looking for a good family movie, this is a must have. If you just want a movie that could sit on a shelf and you can be proud of, skip this one.… Expand

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nintendoid13Oct 31, 2010

Williams was great! One of his greats that was fit for the whole family. Sure some of the jokes were cheesy, but overall it was a laugh-out-loud comedy for me.I'd gladly watch it again!

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JosephO.Feb 11, 2007

Thank-you for another film that teaches us something worthwhile while making us laugh. I laughed a lot and used my brain very little. Sometimes you just need to laugh and loosen up a bit. But RV's laughs mask its true value as a modern Thank-you for another film that teaches us something worthwhile while making us laugh. I laughed a lot and used my brain very little. Sometimes you just need to laugh and loosen up a bit. But RV's laughs mask its true value as a modern life style critic. Perhaps the negative reviews are more about feeling uncomfortably challenged by a call to reality.… Expand