The Honeymooners (film)

The Honeymooners is a 2005 American 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.[2]

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 their wives deserve. Meanwhile, Alice and Trixie make ends meet by waitressing at the local diner.

Cast

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

Filming locations

 * Ardmore Studios - Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland[3]
 * Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland[3]
 * Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
 * New York City, New York, USA
 * Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Shelbourne Park, County Dublin, Ireland[3]

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.[2][5]

Accolades
2005 BET Comedy Awards 2005 Black Movie Awards
 * Outstanding Lead Actress in a Theatrical Film — Gabrielle Union (nominated)
 * Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role — Cedric the Entertainer (nominated)