Sometimes, you just have to go back to the basics. To make a good movie, you need a short title, a simple plot and a great cast. That is exactly what director Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men In Black") does in the family comedy "RV." When you want to make a movie that is fun for everyone, you just make it fun and stupid. With physical humor, family bickering and a great cast of comedic actors, "RV" makes for a film that all ages can enjoy. "RV" follows the story of the Munro family. Bob (Robin Williams) is all set and ready for a family vacation. Unfortunately, he is not on good terms with his boss (Will Arnett, "Arrested Development") and must cancel the trip to make a business meeting. So, instead of telling his family the truth, he lies to them and rents an RV. Bob, his wife (Cheryl Hines), his really hot daughter (JoJo) and his son pack up and set off to Colorado so Bob can sneak away to the business meeting. The movie is your typical "everything that can go wrong, will" movie. Just like "Armageddon," only this movie was good. Along the way, the Munro's meet a crazy, full-time RV family named the Gornicke's. Travis (Jeff Daniels), his wife and his home-schooled kids end up following the Munro's around, no matter how hard Bob and his family try to avoid them. Just like most good comedies, the cast makes this movie work. Daniels and Arnett are hilarious. With their comedic backgrounds, along with the ability to work with other professional talents such as Williams and Hines, help bring in the funny. JoJo is also great playing a hot, snotty teenager, because it's really hard to play one when you are a hot, snotty teenager in real life. And don't worry everyone, there is plenty of fuses, raccoons and outrageous stunts to go around. Because we all know that an RV going 80 mph down a mountain wouldn't go off the curvy dirt road and eventually come to a rolling stop without any of the actors getting hurt. It's simple science people. But this example is the point of the film. It is meant to be a movie you can just sit back and enjoy. I saw the movie with college students with a variety of all ages and everyone there enjoyed the film. To be honest, I had very low expectations coming into the film, but it really impressed me. I was worried about Robin Williams being annoying as he can sometimes be, if you don't believe me, watch "Robots" and try not to destroy your TV. So overall, the movie was surprisingly entertaining It has been a while since I have watched a family film I enjoyed. Of course, everyone ends up happy in the end and morals are learned, because we all know being together as a family is important. But, it's still a film that all ages can enjoy. With the cast, the great writing and directing with original moments for a family film, there is nothing wrong about enjoying a film that doesn't involve Will Ferrell or nudity. Don't worry about it being too kid oriented either, there are plenty of adult jokes, innuendo and ridiculous humor that everyone can laugh at. I probably enjoyed this movie more than I would have when I was a kid. It's a solid film, and a lot better than you think it would be. You go Robin! Now remember, no more making movies like "Death To Smoochy."
