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Are we done yet?

A brain-dead sequel

By CHRIS WANGLER | April 4, 2007

1.0 Stars

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Is there a slapstick conspiracy in Hollywood? You may wonder as much during this brain-dead sequel to Are We There Yet?, which doubles as a remake of the dated classic Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. With twins on the way, grumpy Portland stepdad Nick Persons (Ice Cube) buys a big house in the woods to get his new family and his sports magazine on track. When everything goes south, he has to rely on the flaky new-age shyster who sold him the place (a veiny John C. McGinley), a man who also serves as the area’s only contractor, building inspector, and midwife. Director Steve Carr (Daddy Day Care) keeps his star so busy with kneejerk gags that the proceedings never acquire any charm or semblance of credibility. Two truths emerge: (1) anyone in a flannel shirt can master complicated reno work, and (2) in spite of his making no effort whatsoever, career success will simply materialize for the reluctantly family-minded dad.

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