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Soul Men

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Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) used to be one of the country's top musical duos, until they broke up and never spoke again. Old animosities resurface 20 years later when the two are thrust together on a cross-country trip to take part in a tribute concert honoring their late band leader. Louis and Floyd have just five short days to bury the hatchet -- hopefully not in someone's head -- before they take the stage at New York's Apollo Theater.
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Soul Men features lively performances from Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson and some hilarious moments, but ultimately suffers from an unoriginal script.

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Peter Howell Toronto Star Soul Men could have been so much more. Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 13, 2008 Full Review Jonathan F. Richards Film.com Considering the canvas the story provides, and the richness of the tradition it taps into, the amount and quality of the music is pretty disappointing. Nov 10, 2008 Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune This one's only fair, but it has its low-down wiles and its moments. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 10, 2008 Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn It has some great bits but they're all spaced out. I feel like the editing really messed up the pacing, which is probably why it felt uneven. Rated: 2/5 Feb 4, 2022 Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn There's enough here that was entertaining for me to power through the film but it felt uneven in the comedy. That was frustrating as a viewer watching Bernie Mac's final film performance. Rated: 2/5 Feb 4, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Not a hint of originality can be found in this lifeless tribute to music and old school mayhem. Rated: 2/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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David W Soul Men would likely be unnoteworthy if not for the fact that it is the among the last appearances of both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. It's a fun film that delivers laughs and doesn't ask much in return. It may not be winning any awards, but it will lift your spirts and give you a good time. The special tribute in the credits is worth sticking around for. I would watch this again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review steve d A want to be gross out version of The Sunshine Boys, all it does is make you roll your eyes. The cast is solid, the script is not. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This raunchy anti buddy comedy also had some heart at times and definitely kept giving me Blues Brothers vibes. Even though this was pretty predictable, and muddled tonally, I enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads, and am definitely glad they didn't shy away from the R rating. The end credits scene heavily featured Bernie Mac and was a pretty touching tribute to him and Isaac Hayes. Samuel L. Jackson Binge: This felt like they may have been writing this character with Mr. Jackson in mind all along. 4.5/10 *SLJ #11 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member This months movie review for March 2017 is Soul Men. This movie came out in 2008. This movie is good. Bernie Mac is in this movie along with Samuel L. Jackson. My favourite part of this movie is when Bernie have intercourse with the woman in American Pie and the she has false teeth and Bernie was upset. This part of the movie was the funniest part. The Legendary Soul and Blues Musician Isaac Hayes is also in this movie. The R & B Musician John Legend is in this movie too. It was a short role for John Legend. I give this movie two thumbs up. 3 and half stars. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member An r&b duo who scored a big hit some twenty plus years earlier split up because of creative differences and reunite in present day in this typical buddy breakup comedy. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Good movie. Have on DVD. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Malcolm D. Lee

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Samuel L. Jackson

Louis

Bernie Mac

Floyd

Sharon Leal

Cleo Whitfield

Adam Herschman

Phillip Newman

Sean Hayes

Danny Epstein

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Synopsis Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) used to be one of the country's top musical duos, until they broke up and never spoke again. Old animosities resurface 20 years later when the two are thrust together on a cross-country trip to take part in a tribute concert honoring their late band leader. Louis and Floyd have just five short days to bury the hatchet -- hopefully not in someone's head -- before they take the stage at New York's Apollo Theater.
Director
Malcolm D. Lee
Producer
David T. Friendly, Steve Greener, Charles Castaldi
Screenwriter
Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Dimension Films, Friendly Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
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