RV

—1. Overview
—2. Cast and Crew
—3. Photo Pages
—4. Trailers, Clips, DVDs
—5. Posters (Robin Williams)
—6. Production Notes (pdf)
—7. Spiritual Connections
—8. Presentation Downloads

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The RV Activity Book from the movie RV starring Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Kristin Chenoweth , Bob McNeive
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Let me just start right off the bat by saying that I am not a fan of over the top slapstick comedy. I was when I was little but I have kind of grown out of it. I prefer more artistic forms of comedy like The Office (British Version First, then American) Arrested Development and any movie where Bill Murray is on the brink of suicide, (See Lost in Translation, Broken Flowers , and The Life Aquatic) That being said and off my chest I want to cut right to the point. R.V. with Robin Williams was not this kind of movie, however I enjoyed every single moment of it.

The first time I remember seeing over the top comedy and laws of physics defining jokes was when I was six. I was taken to the local theater to see Home Alone. Since then almost every family comedy after that has been some kind of lame rip off. Flash Forward to R.V. in 2006.

Robin Williams plays Bob Munro your average suburban family man. He has everything he ever needs a nice home, great job, beautiful wife (Cheryl Hines) and two wonderful (sarcasm?) teens (JoJo, and Josh Hutcherson) who could care less if he exists. Bob comes to the conclusion that his family has forgotten all he does for them and plans a road trip to get there attention.

Throw in some prop comedy, death defying stunts, and a few fart jokes and you have a wonderful movie that copes with the lack of communication in families of the 21^st century. As Bob knows his family is so concerned with other issues (boyfriends, self image, video games) they have forgotten how to communicate with each other. Bob is forced to go to drastic measures to grab his families' attention.

While watching this movie I thought about how God goes out of the way to gain my attention so I can have that relationship he seeks from me so badly. Being a "Youth Ministry Intern" I am coming to the harsh reality of my lack of daily communication with him. I wonder what God would do to gain my attention just so he can tell me he loves me. Oh wait I know, He would send himself to die on a cross as his only begotten son.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. --John 3:16

As a Christian I am aware of what God has done. I know all the verses and traditional routines. I just might not express it all the time. I get so wrapped up in the routine of everyday life I forget to take a vacation with God. Bob's kids are always aware of what there father is doing for them they just do not always know how to show it. R.V. does an incredible job of showing a loving family and the father who tries to grab their attention in amazing and over the top ways. With a great cast (including two members from Arrested Development!), funny family moments, and the best slapstick I have seen since Home Alone, how could this family vacation (I mean Movie) go wrong?

— Overview