The Cookout

Name: The Cookout
Genre: Comedy
Released: September 3, 2004
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 15
Cast: Ja Rule, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender

2004

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: September 3, 2004 | PG-13

Starring: Ja Rule, Jenifer Lewis, Quran Pender

Summary: When Todd Anderson (Storm P) is chosen as the #1 NBA draft pick by the New Jersey Nets and signs a contract for thirty million dollars, his life instantly changes. The fun really begins when he buys a new house and mistakenly invites family from the old neighborhood for a cookout on the same day he scheduled an endorsement interview.When Todd Anderson (Storm P) is chosen as the #1 NBA draft pick by the New Jersey Nets and signs a contract for thirty million dollars, his life instantly changes. The fun really begins when he buys a new house and mistakenly invites family from the old neighborhood for a cookout on the same day he scheduled an endorsement interview. (Lions Gate Films)… Expand

Director: Lance Rivera

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Stephen Holden

Wants to be an outdoor, barbecue-grilled "Barbershop" but lacks the pungency and honesty of its prototype. Read full review

Akiva Gottlieb

Eventually, the pointlessness of The Cookout exudes a modicum of charm, but the simple-minded mess still lacks the wit and moral weight of an episode of "Family Matters." Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Good-natured but it's a dud. Read full review

Chuck Wilson

Queen Latifah gets co-producer and scenarist credits for this anemic comedy, and also a supporting role that amounts to the worst performance of her career. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Loosely plotted and wildly uneven farce. Read full review

Keith Phipps

Gives virtually every cast member a shot at humiliation. Read full review

Megan Lehmann

Nasty, borderline bigoted, stunningly amateurish film. Read full review

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