RV (2006)

Director:

Barry Sonnenfeld

Writer (WGA):

Geoff Rodkey (written by)

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

Tagline:

One family. Eight wheels. No brakes.

Plot:

Bob Munro and his dysfunctional family rent an RV for a road trip to the Colorado Rockies, where they ultimately have to contend with a bizarre community of campers.

Plot Keywords:

Dysfunctional Family | Vacation | Road Trip | Colorado | Family Company

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Robin Williams	...	Bob Munro
Cheryl Hines	...	Jamie Munro
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque	...	Cassie Munro
Josh Hutcherson	...	Carl Munro
Jeff Daniels	...	Travis Gornicke
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Mary Jo Gornicke
Hunter Parrish	...	Earl Gornicke
Chloe Sonnenfeld	...	Moon Gornicke
Alex Ferris	...	Billy Gornicke
Will Arnett	...	Todd Mallory
Tony Hale	...	Frank
Brian Howe	...	Marty
Richard Ian Cox	...	Laird (as Richard Cox)
Erika-Shaye Gair	...	Cassie, age 5
Veronika Sztopa	...	Gretchen

Also Known As:

RV: Runaway Vacation (Australia) (UK)
Die Chaoscamper (Germany)
Recreational Vehicle (USA) (alternative spelling)
Runaway Vacation (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for crude humor, innuendo and language.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

UK | Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG | UK:PG (original rating) | UK:PG | Australia:PG | Ireland:PG | Singapore:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-7 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Sweden:Btl | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | South Korea:All | Netherlands:AL

Filming Locations:

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Columbia Pictures

Trivia:

The script originally called for a 1990s recreational vehicle, but Sonnenfeld wanted something more classic. His search yielded two 1948 "Flexible Clippers," which were used in the '40s and '50s by such companies as Greyhound and Trailways. Both were in reasonably good shape when the production acquired them. The seats were stripped away, the bodies restored and painted an eye-catching red and cream (they were originally blue and white) and outfitted like vintage motor homes. Other exterior appointments included "eyelid" shades over the headlights, a chrome ladder up the back and a wooden roof rack to complete its distinctive classic look. The second bus was completely rebuilt, including engine and drive train, with only about 60 percent of the interior restored. It was used mainly for stunt work and second unit exterior shots.

Goofs:

Continuity: When chocking the RV Bob chocks only the rear passenger side in Nevada, and hurriedly removes those chocks to avoid the Gornicke's. Leaving Mount Watson RV Park he spins on the rear passenger chocks, hurriedly removes only them, and leaves. Arriving at Alpine Soda we see Bob chocking only the rear passenger wheel. However, as Todd arrives you see the rear driver's wheel is chocked as well.

Quotes:

Marie Jo Gornicke: Do you wanna hear about the time Jesus saved us from a tornado?

Movie Connections:

Featured in The Scoop on Poop (2006) (V)

Soundtrack:

G.T.O.

No surprises, just a silly road movie... again!

My wife dragged me to this movie and I was planning on completely hating it from the start... but, a funny thing happened on the way to the end of this movie. I actually didn't hate it!! Now, it's nothing special and I would suggest waiting until it's released on DVD, but I did giggle throughout the silly pratfalls and goofiness.

Kristen Chenowith played an over the top redneck wife that came with big hair, ample bosom and too much makeup to boot! Jeff Daniels, always completely likable, didn't back down from his "Big Texan" character with hat, boots and thick bushy mustache. They stole the movie, and made it somewhat fun in the process.

Don't go see this movie if you're wanting side splitting laughter, but for an hour and a half of silly fun, it's a nice distraction!

AGAIN, JUST WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT ON DVD!!! You'll be happy that you did!