The Honeymooners (film)

The Honeymooners
File:The Honeymooners poster.JPG Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Schultz
Produced by	Cedric the Entertainer David T. Friendly Eric Rhone Hal Ross Julie Durk Marc Turtletaub Mike Epps Niles Kirchner Paul Myler
Written by	Barry W. Blaustein Danny Jacobson David Sheffield Don Rhymer
Starring	Cedric the Entertainer Mike Epps Gabrielle Union Regina Hall Eric Stoltz John Leguizamo
Music by	Richard Gibbs
Cinematography	Shawn Maurer
Edited by	John Pace
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release dates	June 10, 2005 (2005-06-10)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$25 million
Box office	$13.2 million

The Honeymooners is a 2005 family comedy film directed by John Schultz. Unlike the original television series of the same name, this version stars an 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.

Plot

The Kramdens and the Nortons are working-class neighbors; bus-driver Ralph Kramden (Cedric the Entertainer) and sewage worker Ed Norton (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 their wives deserve. Meanwhile, Alice and Trixie make ends meet by waitressing at the local diner.

Cast

• Cedric the Entertainer — Ralph Kramden
• Mike Epps — Ed Norton
• Gabrielle Union — Alice Kramden
• Regina Hall — Trixie Norton
• Ajay Naidu — Vivek
• Carol Woods — Alice's Mother
• Doreen Keogh — Ms. Celestine
• Eric Stoltz — William Davis
• John Leguizamo — Dodge
• Jon Polito — Kirby

Critical reception

The film received mainly negative reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. It currently holds a "Rotten" 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Awards and nominations

2005 BET Comedy Awards

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

2005 Black Movie Awards

• Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role — Cedric the Entertainer (nominated)

Filming locations

• Ardmore Studios - Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
• Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
• Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
• New York City, New York, USA
• Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Shelbourne Park, County Dublin, Ireland

External links

• The Honeymooners at IMDb
• The Honeymooners at AllMovie
• The Honeymooners at Box Office Mojo
• The Honeymooners at Rotten Tomatoes