Rv (Blu-ray)
In Columbia Pictures' family adventure-comedy RV an overworked executive, Bob Munro (Robin Williams), persuades his wife and children to give up their Hawaiian vacation for some 'family bonding' on a cross-country RV trip. But it's all a ruse. Bob has other, more career-oriented reasons on his mind than sending quality time with his family in the Rocky Mountains. Through a series if misadventures, including constant run-ins with an overly friendly troupe of full-time RV'ers, Bob inadvertently learns the true meaning of family.
"...some genuinely funny bits..." Chris Kaltenbach, Baltimore Sun
"...RV has laughs spilling out of its overhead bins." Kyle Smith, New York Post
"A family-friendly comedy with some gut-shaking chuckles..." Winda Benedetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Editor's Note
A family film for the Instant Messenger age, RV takes a humorous look at a mostly functional suburban family's attempt to get away from it all on a rare vacation. The always hilarious Robin Williams plays Bob Munro, a beaten-down middle manager who feels alienated from the family he works so hard to keep comfortable. Upon his insistence, the Munro family rents an RV and embarks on a search for quality time in the land of Manifest Destiny. With his frustrated wife Jamie (the always stellar Cheryl Hines of TV's CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), rapper-wannabe son Carl (Josh Hutcherson), and angsty daughter Cassie (Joanna Levesque, best known as a tween pop singer), la famiglia Munro is Westward Ho. However, white-collar Bob's lack of adeptness at handling the monstrous vehicle causes plenty of amusing chaos. Thank God for the kindness of strangers--in this case, a couple of endearing oddballs played by Jeff Daniels (who proved his comedic chops in the DUMB AND DUMBER films) and Kristin Chenoweth. As Travis and Mary Jo, two obsessive RV-ers with a penchant for barbecues, beer, and yodeling, they serve as the Middle-American heart and soul of the film, much smarter and savvier than cultural stereotypes write them off as being.
Seasoned comedy director Barry Sonnenfield (MEN IN BLACK, WILD, WILD WEST) proves that he has mastered the intelligent comedy, and Williams, particularly in moments that are improvised, proves his brilliance once again. But it is the uniformly excellent supporting cast, in particular a knee-slapping turn by Will Arnett (Gob on TV's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), that makes RV so memorable.
Features Director's Commentary with Telestrator
On Set With Director Barry Sonnenfeld Featurette
JoJo: The Pop Princess Featurette
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors Featurette
Robin Williams: A Family Affair Featurette
The Scoop on Poop Featurette
Widescreen Presentation
Audio: English, French Dolby Digital (5.1); English PCM 5.1
Subtitles: English, French
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Sony Pictures
Release Date: 8/15/2006
Running Time: 99 minutes
Original Release Date: 2006
Catalog ID: 15592
UPC: 00043396155923
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English, French (unspecified), French Dubbed
Available Subtitles: English, French
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.40:1
Cast & Crew Cheryl Hines
Joanna Levesque
Josh Hutcherson
Robin Williams
Barry Sonnenfeld - Director
Bobby Cohen, et. al. - Producer
Chris P. Bacon, et. al. - Original Music By
Fred Murphy - Cinematographer
Geoff Rodkey - Writer
Kevin Tent - Editor
"...some genuinely funny bits..." Chris Kaltenbach, Baltimore Sun
"...RV has laughs spilling out of its overhead bins." Kyle Smith, New York Post
"A family-friendly comedy with some gut-shaking chuckles..." Winda Benedetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Editor's Note
A family film for the Instant Messenger age, RV takes a humorous look at a mostly functional suburban family's attempt to get away from it all on a rare vacation. The always hilarious Robin Williams plays Bob Munro, a beaten-down middle manager who feels alienated from the family he works so hard to keep comfortable. Upon his insistence, the Munro family rents an RV and embarks on a search for quality time in the land of Manifest Destiny. With his frustrated wife Jamie (the always stellar Cheryl Hines of TV's CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), rapper-wannabe son Carl (Josh Hutcherson), and angsty daughter Cassie (Joanna Levesque, best known as a tween pop singer), la famiglia Munro is Westward Ho. However, white-collar Bob's lack of adeptness at handling the monstrous vehicle causes plenty of amusing chaos. Thank God for the kindness of strangers--in this case, a couple of endearing oddballs played by Jeff Daniels (who proved his comedic chops in the DUMB AND DUMBER films) and Kristin Chenoweth. As Travis and Mary Jo, two obsessive RV-ers with a penchant for barbecues, beer, and yodeling, they serve as the Middle-American heart and soul of the film, much smarter and savvier than cultural stereotypes write them off as being.
Seasoned comedy director Barry Sonnenfield (MEN IN BLACK, WILD, WILD WEST) proves that he has mastered the intelligent comedy, and Williams, particularly in moments that are improvised, proves his brilliance once again. But it is the uniformly excellent supporting cast, in particular a knee-slapping turn by Will Arnett (Gob on TV's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), that makes RV so memorable.
Features Director's Commentary with Telestrator
On Set With Director Barry Sonnenfeld Featurette
JoJo: The Pop Princess Featurette
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors Featurette
Robin Williams: A Family Affair Featurette
The Scoop on Poop Featurette
Widescreen Presentation
Audio: English, French Dolby Digital (5.1); English PCM 5.1
Subtitles: English, French
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Sony Pictures
Release Date: 8/15/2006
Running Time: 99 minutes
Original Release Date: 2006
Catalog ID: 15592
UPC: 00043396155923
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English, French (unspecified), French Dubbed
Available Subtitles: English, French
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.40:1
Cast & Crew Cheryl Hines
Joanna Levesque
Josh Hutcherson
Robin Williams
Barry Sonnenfeld - Director
Bobby Cohen, et. al. - Producer
Chris P. Bacon, et. al. - Original Music By
Fred Murphy - Cinematographer
Geoff Rodkey - Writer
Kevin Tent - Editor
Sony Pictures
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Review
Variety 8 of 10
Variety 8 of 10
Save for one out-of-nowhere gangsta-riff monologue, this is one of Williams' least shtick-reliant performances; at some points, thesp has the unusual role of playing the straight man to the more boisterous Daniels. Supporting cast is strong, including Levesque and Hutcherson, whose appeals extend past the superficial sullenness of their roles. But the real scene-stealer is Chenoweth, here displaying the same effortless sparkle and bracing warmth that made her such a Broadway luminary. - Justin Chang
Save for one out-of-nowhere gangsta-riff monologue, this is one of Williams' least shtick-reliant performances; at some points, thesp has the unusual role of playing the straight man to the more boisterous Daniels. Supporting cast is strong, including Levesque and Hutcherson, whose appeals extend past the superficial sullenness of their roles. But the real scene-stealer is Chenoweth, here displaying the same effortless sparkle and bracing warmth that made her such a Broadway luminary. - Justin Chang
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