My expectations weren't very high before watching this movie, and it lived up to this. Poor acting throughout and a storyline that was very predictable. If you just want an easy watch, with a few laughs then this movie is for you.

I hesitated for a very long time to watch this flick because I was convinced it was a stinker but to my surprise it was very funny. I thought the chemistry amongst the cast was excellent and helped a lot too. So many times you watch these films and the family is so poorly cast but I thought all the actors they got for the roles were a perfect match (even the actress that played Martin Lawrence's mother). When I saw in the previews that the family had a crazy pet pig I thought it was ridiculous and silly, but once you watch the film you quickly fall in love with the cute piggy. I don't think there is anything awful about this film, it's a harmless good time. In my opinion, it also had a very good message about parenting, being a teenager these days and understanding each other. So few films have valuable family messages to take away from them. And from time to time you might actually find yourself tearing up at the sentimental parts unless you're cold-hearted. Frankly, after watching this I don't get the hate other reviewers and critics have towards the film. I can't remember the last time I've seen a really good teen movie - they make so few that are actually worth viewing. It's also one of the few recent Martin Lawrence films I've enjoyed from beginning to end. And Donny Osmond was TOO funny! This should be must-see for parents whose kids will be leaving and going away to college and are finding it hard to let go. Watch this Disney movie with the whole family and have a good laugh. I highly recommend it.

Let me get things straight fellow IMDb reviewers. I'm a huge Horror movies fan. i breath Horror.Why did I watch this movie? Well, I was traveling to another state so in the tour bus the driver played this movie. I prepared a playlist for my Sony Mini Disc filled of rock and more. Heck, I was traveling in order to attend a Faith No More concert.BUT FOR SOME REASON, I couldn't stop watching the movie. The reason? Martin Lawrence. I mean, come on, the guy makes the funniest places on earth! Everything I looked up to the t.v. the man made extremely funny faces and it was justified by the cheesy but entertaining plot.The plot should equal plenty of craziness involving sex, booze, vulgarity but as it's a Disney movie, it needs to be family oriented, creative, having watered down jokes, and featuring white comedy situations.I really enjoyed most of the clichés and I don't feel guilty.I really laughed when the Asian guy made a funny face before singing, or when the sorority house mother gave electro shocks to Martin Lawrence, the face he made cracked me up!Ahhh, I'm a goofhead and I admit it, I don't feel guilty about it, and I'm proud to say that I enjoyed this family oriented movie.Give it a chance, it has some family oriented humor but it's original and funny.

College Road Trip is a light-hearted movie great for family viewing. The always fun Martin Lawrence teams up with Raven-Symone, who enjoy great chemistry on screen as father and daughter. Donny Osmond provides some great laughs as well. This film is clean fun. There are no dirty jokes and the depiction of the characters is somewhat goofy and G-Rated, but this is an entertaining film. If you are looking to something to watch while hanging out in the frat house, this is probably not your choice, but a good pick for families with children. IMDb ratings have been rather unkind, my rating 6 of 10 stars.