The Honeymooners (2005 film)

The Honeymooners is a 2005 American family comedy film directed by John Schultz. An updated version of the original 1950s television series of the same name, this adaptation stars an all-African American cast featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Gabrielle Union, Mike Epps, and Regina Hall. The film was panned by critics; Roger Ebert was one of the few to give it a positive review.[2]

The Honeymooners
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Schultz
Produced by
Written byBarry W. Blaustein
Danny Jacobson
David Sheffield
Don Rhymer
Starring
Music byRichard Gibbs
CinematographyShawn Maurer
Edited byJohn Pace
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
June 10, 2005 (2005-06-10)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$25 million[1]
Box office$13.2 million[1]

Plot

The Kramdens and the Nortons are working-class neighbors; bus-driver Ralph Kramden (Cedric the Entertainer) and sewer worker Ed Norton (Mike Epps) are best friends. Ralph is constantly masterminding get-rich-quick schemes with which Ed tries to help. The driving force behind them is their wives, Alice Kramden (Gabrielle Union) and Trixie Norton (Regina Hall); the men are trying to make enough money to afford the homes they think they and their wives deserve. Meanwhile, Alice and Trixie make ends meet by waitressing at the local diner.

Cast

Production

Filming locations

Reception

Critical response

The film received mainly negative reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a rating of 13% based on reviews from 111 critics, with the website's consensus reading: "This pointless remake of the classic TV series only offers generic characters and gags."[4]

Roger Ebert was one of the few to give it a positive review, 3 stars out of a possible 4, proposing that The Honeymooners was unusual among such adaptations in transcending the original while staying true to its spirit.[2][5]

Accolades

2005 BET Comedy Awards

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Theatrical Film — Gabrielle Union (nominated)

2005 Black Movie Awards

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References
  1. The HoneyMooners at Box Office Mojo
  2. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050609/REVIEWS/50525002
  3. http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=1328&tpl=archnews
  4. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1146572_honeymooners
  5. DAVID CARR (November 17, 2004). "'The Honeymooners' Gets a Black Cast for a New Film". The New York Times.


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