"College Road Trip" didn't offer me anything that I thought it might have. It is pretty standard Disney fare, but it's very disappointing how little insight Disney puts into their movies. This is neither an exploration of a father-daughter relationship, nor is it a college-level comedy, nor is it an examination into a young woman as she tries to figure out how to pick the right college for her. This movie could have been any or all of the above, but it's none of it.All it is, is a very low-level family comedy. It's slapstick comedy done for no audience that I could think of and done way over-the-top that it's just painful. All of the jokes have been done before in pretty much every Disney or family comedy and wouldn't be funny to anybody nearing college age, well actually, that sentence should just finish with that it wouldn't be funny to anybody. Period.There is no audience for this corny and stale Disney comedy. "College Road Trip" doesn't offer anything real or tangible about college, or travelling on any kind of road, or about taking any kind of trip.

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.

In a time when teen movies revolving around college involves nudity, sex and crass behaviour, this movies stands out. It is not the usual hyped out scenario with drinking and raving. Instead, it is a movie that shows the appropriate behaviour that teens should have without promoting promiscuity at all.The sorority house scene is very commendable as it sends a message to both teens and parents that Greek societies can be more than what is perceived to be the norm.Although I enjoyed the movie and recognise it as a shining star over other teenage movies, I have to admit that conditioning from other teen movies made me give this movie a lower rating than it deserves.Why? We are led to expect certain things, and when they are not there then we think its not right. But I will say that this movie is right in many ways. The media influences our life and more movies like this should be released to educate todays generation of teenagers that fun doesn't have to be tied to sex.

This movie was so wonderfully refreshing. Martin shined. He is such a wonderful comedian. All of the cast was excellent...I totally enjoyed Donny Osmond. Dads really needed this...As I mom...I witnessed first hand my hubby struggling to let go. This movie would have helped that poor man tremendously....smile...and me too...because he almost drove me crazy!!...smile....I especially appreciated the diversity in this movie...nearly every people group was represented. Raven is so talented, and the little brother is was so cute...The pig, halariuos, and Martin's wife is one funny lady. She is new to me, but I laughed just as hard when she was featured in Reno 911 and also curve your enthusiam....This movie made me happy and belly laugh out loud...Thanks Disney for recognizing the talent of all of the cast. There is bonus footage at the end that will crack you up!cjEureka www.cjeureka.com